On April 7th, 1901, the following article appeared in the San Francisco Call (Volume 87, Number 128):
New Township Formed.
SANTA ROSA, April 6.—The Board of Supervisors to-day voted to divide Sonoma Township, making a new district to be known as the Glen Ellen Township. Another Justice of the Peace will be appointed and the change also calls for a new constable. The action was taken principally on account of the Sunday picnics held at Glen Ellen during the Summer months. The new officials have not yet been named.
