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History It was believed that the first inhabitants of San Bernardino were the Native American Tribes, the Serrano Indians who lived in the valley since 1000 B.C. The Serrano Indians known as the Yuhaviatam or the People of the Pines spent their winters in the valley, and their summers in the mountains. During the early years of the 19th century, the lush valley at the foot of a mountain range was chosen as an outpost for other Spanish missionaries who traveled all over the California area preaching to a variety of Indian tribes. By the 20th of May year 1810, Father Francisco Dumetz set up an altar to convert the Indians who lived in the area. San Bernardino was the name given to the area by Father Dumetz, after the patron saint of the day in the Catholic Calendar, Saint Bernardino of Siena. By 1819, Rancho San Bernardino was established by Mission San Gabriel. By 1834, through the command of Governor Figeroa, all missions were ordered closed. During those years, haciendas were built to house the Spanish landowners and the ranchos were kept. By 1851, Mormons reached the valley and made camp at the entrance of a creek flowing through the valley of Santa Ana River. Mormons were delighted by the area’s abundance of water, dense growth of cottonwoods, willows, sycamores, mustard and wild oats that grew on the hillsides. The stream was named Lytle Creek after the leader, Captain Andrew Lytle. The Mormons built a rampart around the rancho which was named Fort San Bernardino. By 1852, a monument on top of Mount San Bernardino was created by a United States deputy surveyor, Colonel Henry Washington. The flourished city of San Bernardino was officially incorporated by the year 1854. During the years of the 19th century, huge railway companies reached San Bernardino, changing the community into an enterprising city. The Santa Fe, Union Pacific as well as the Southern Pacific railroads made San Bernardino the center of their Southern California operations. The population of the city increased and business opportunities began to grow as well, upon which by 1910, the San Bernardino Chamber of Commerce was first organized. San Bernardino, although becoming a bedroom community, is known for mountain resorts, world-class shopping, and being home of the most affordable golfing in Southern California. The City of San Bernardino has a population of 185, 401 people, with 56, 330 households, according to the year 2000 statistics of the United States Census Bureau. This consisted of 45.23% White, 16.41% African American, 1.40% Native American, 4.19% Asian, 0.37% Pacific Islander, 27.12% from other races, and 5.28% from two or more races; with 47.48% Hispanic or Latino of any race. The city has a total area of 153.5 square kilometers, with a land area of 152.3 square kilometers and a water area of 1.1 square kilometers. The climate of San Bernardino has an average annual rainfall of 12 (maximum yearly rainfall) inches per year; the average temperature is 66.5 degrees Fahrenheit; with an average winter temperature of 53 degrees Fahrenheit, an average spring temperature of 68.7 degrees Fahrenheit, and an average summer temperature of 80.6 degrees Fahrenheit. The City of San Bernardino values the essence of learning. The community has a variety of schools, from preschools to colleges and universities that provide quality education. The education of the community is provided by the San Bernardino City Unified School District. The preschools in the area include Unified Baptist Preschool San Bernardino, La Petite Academy, Mulberry Child Care Centers and Johnson Child Care Facilities. The elementary and high schools that serve the area include Victoria Elementary School, San Bernardino High School, Cajon High School, Arroyo Valley High School, San Gorgonio High School and Pacific High School. The city also has private schools which include Clare Cherry School, Diocese of San Bernardino Catholic Schools and Aquinas High School. The college education of San Bernardino is provided by the San Bernardino Community College District, the California State University San Bernardino, and the San Bernardino Valley College. Schools San Bernardino High School California State University, San Bernardino Recreation San Bernardino is a great place for relaxation and recreation. The city offers 26 parks, 31 playground areas and over 3 miles of walking track. The following presents the different parks and fields of San Bernardino:
National Parks San Barnardino has developed into a brilliant modern community. Through the years, it has surpassed the difficulties and hardships which molded San Bernardino into a strong, productive and luxurious civilized community.
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