Funeral Homes in Solvang, CA

Facts about the city

Solvang (/ˈsɒlvæŋ/; Danish pronunciation: [ˈsoːlʋɑŋˀ]; Danish for "sunny field") is a city in Santa Barbara County, California. It is one of the communities that make up the Santa Ynez Valley. The population was 5,245 at the 2010 census, down from 5,332 at the 2000 census. Solvang was incorporated as a city on May 1, 1985.Solvang was founded in 1911 on almost 9,000 acres (3,600 ha) of the Rancho San Carlos de Jonata Mexican land grant, by a group of Danes who traveled west to establish a Danish colony far from the midwestern winters. The city is home to a number of bakeries, restaurants, and merchants offering a taste of Denmark in California. The architecture of many of the façades and buildings reflects traditional Danish style. There is a copy of the famous Little Mermaid statue from Copenhagen, as well as one featuring the bust of famed Danish fable writer Hans Christian Andersen. A replica of Copenhagen's Round Tower or Rundetårn in the scale 1:3 was finished in 1991 and can be seen in the town center.Mission Santa Ines, one of the California missions (National Historic Landmark), is located near the center of the town, at the junction of State Route 246 and Alisal Road.

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Solvang Obituaries

It was noted by Topeka Capital-Journal on April 15th, 2020 that Charles S Stauffer perished in Solvang, California.  Stauffer was 64 years old and was born in Topeka, KS.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Charles S's life.

It was disclosed by San Diego Union-Tribune on June 4th, 2017 that Carlton Dan Conaway passed away in Solvang, California.  Conaway was 74 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Carlton Dan's life.

It was reported on December 13th, 2016 that Jeffrey Phillip Wendel died in Solvang, California.  Wendel was 70 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Jeffrey Phillip's life.

It was disclosed by Orange County Register on September 26th, 2013 that Jean Brown (Nelson) passed on in Solvang, California.  Ms. Brown was 82 years old and was born in Brigham City, UT.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Jean's life.

It was noted on October 3rd, 2012 that Allen Schultz passed on in Solvang, California.  Schultz was 51 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Allen's life.

It was written by Idaho Press Tribune on August 15th, 2012 that Elmond Theodore Sr Harwood perished in Caldwell, Idaho.  Harwood was 84 years old and was born in Solvang, CA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Elmond Theodore Sr's life.

It was reported by Santa Maria Times on June 22nd, 2012 that Scott Lee Pickens died in Solvang, California.  Pickens was 56 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Scott Lee's life.

It was noted by Santa Maria Times on March 23rd, 2012 that Norman Smith passed away in Solvang, California.  Smith was 88 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Norman's life.

It was disclosed by Santa Maria Times on February 29th, 2012 that Clyde Williams died in Solvang, California.  Williams was 78 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Clyde's life.

It was noted by Santa Maria Times on December 22nd, 2011 that Ethel Speh (Montrose) died in Solvang, California.  Ms. Speh was 87 years old and was born in Tonopah, NV.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Ethel's life.

History

The population was 5,332 at the 2000 census. The city of Solvang is one of the communities that make up the Santa Ynez Valley. Solvang is a city in Santa Barbara County, California Barbara County, California, United States. . .

The official website for the city of Solvang is http://www.cityofsolvang.com.