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History of San Francisco County CaliforniaSelect a City, Town, Village or Township: Our database does not include an historic photo for San Francisco County California, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Local History Notes:The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: SAN FRANCISCO, a county in the western part of California, has an area of about 270 square miles. It is bounded on the W. by the Pacific, on the N. E. by San Francisco bay, and on the S. E. by San Francisquite creek, which affords some water-power. The Sierra Morina, or Brown mountains, are the principal elevations. The most important of these commence about 10 miles S. of San Francisco city, and run along the coast until they unite with another range of the same name in the county of Santa Clara. These mountains are upwards of 2000 feet in height, and serve to protect the inhabitants of the valley from the coast winds. Excellent redwood grows in some parts of the county. The soil is rich and productive. It has heretofore been but little cultivated, but much more attention is now being paid to agriculture. Barley, wheat, potatoes, cattle, and horses are the staples. In 1852 this county produced 18,450 bushels of barley; 10,050 of potatoes, and 5300 of wheat. There were 3419 beef cattle, 1342 cows, and 2215 horses. It had 3 saw mills, and 2 other saw mills and 1 grist mill were being built. Gold is found in small quantities. The route of the proposed railroad from San Francisco to San Jos? passes through this county. Capital, San Francisco. Pop. in 1852, 36,151. Local History and Genealogy Links:
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California Facts: San Francisco County Facts: Seat: San FranciscoEstablished: 1850 Formed from: Mexican Alta California |