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Sausalito
California, United States
Sausalito, city, Marin county, western California, U.S. It lies along San Francisco Bay just north of San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge. It was founded in 1838 by William Richardson, who had received a Mexican land grant called Rancho Sausalito, named by Spanish explorers for its little willow trees. Taking advantage of the village’s fine natural cove, Richardson sold fresh water and vegetables, raised cattle, and collected port fees. After the Gold Rush of 1849, Richardson sold the land to Charles Botts, who had planned a city and a naval shipyard. However, the city failed when a naval shipyard ...(100 of 223 words)