Subdeacon Joe Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 http://www.petaluma360.com/entertainment/5953644-181/the-washoe-houses-role-in?utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_content=57b1881504d301256d14056a&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook&artslide=0 Quote If it hadn't been for the appeal of a couple of cold beers at the Washoe House on a hot day, Petaluma and Santa Rosa might have fought a Civil War battle against each other. Quote These issues engulfed the entire country. In Sonoma County, the towns of Santa Rosa and Petaluma nearly went to battle against each other. After the Santa Rosa Democrat intimated that Lincoln’s assassination may have been a “good event,” Petaluma’s armed troops had even gathered to invade Santa Rosa to burn down the newspaper office there. They rode their horses as far north as the Washoe House Stage Stop on Stony Point Road. But, the ride had been dusty and rough and the militia paused for beer at the Washoe. The hot blood was cooled for the moment and, although this event has forever been labeled “The Battle of Washoe House,” the boys never did make it as far as Santa Rosa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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