DAVIS HISTORY
The 1916 fire that helped push Davis toward incorporation
A major November 1916 fire was especially damaging because Davis had no fire department; the following year the city incorporated.
In November 1916, a large fire struck Davis at a time when the community had no fire department. The disaster became a vivid argument for more formal local services. Davis incorporated the following year, in 1917.
Nov. 1916A large fire causes major damage in a community without a fire department.
1917Davis incorporates and begins building more formal city services.
Period1916–1917
EvidenceDocumented
Last checked2026-08-18
SourceCity of Davis — History & Symbols