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Hemet, California

Located in Riverside County, California, Hemet was established in 1887. The Ramona Pageant is California's longest-running outdoor play. Hemet is a popular retirement destination due to affordability and warm weather.
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Founded 1887 | Population 94,000 | Peak 94,000 (2024) | County Riverside County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Hemet, California

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1887 Founded: San Jacinto Valley farming community.
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1937 Ramona Pageant: Outdoor play about Native American life begins.
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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Hemet's identity and economy.
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2000 Retirement Growth: Affordable retirement destination.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1887 Culture
Founded
1937 Culture
Ramona Pageant
1942 Government
Military Presence
2000 Business
Retirement Growth

Did You Know?

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The Ramona Pageant is California's longest-running outdoor play.
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Hemet is a popular retirement destination due to affordability and warm weather.
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The San Jacinto Mountains tower over the valley to the east.
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Hemet is located in Riverside County, California.
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Hemet was founded in 1887.

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