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Perris, California

Located in Riverside County, California, Perris was established in 1885. World-class skydiving destination. Named for railroad surveyor Fred T. Perris.
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Founded 1885 | Population 84,200 | Peak 84,200 (2024) | County Riverside County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Perris, California

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1885 Railroad Town: California Southern Railroad.
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1911 Incorporated: Perris was officially incorporated as a city.
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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Perris's identity and economy.
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2010 Skydiving Capital: World-famous skydiving.
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Latest News in Perris

Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Misses Out On $61,000 Over This Tough Puzzle
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Dead or Missing Scientists Pose “National Security Threat,” Top House Republican Warns as Oversight Committee Launches Probe
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Jan 1, 1970
Trump’s Psychedelic Pivot: Executive Order Accelerates Review of Mind-Altering Drugs for Mental Health Crisis
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Jan 1, 1970
White House Signals Review of Mysterious Deaths and Disappearances Among U.S. Scientists in Sensitive Fields
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Sexual Assault Probe and Staff Revolt Threaten to End Congressman’s California Gubernatorial Bid
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Complete Historical Timeline

1885 Transport
Railroad Town
1911 Government
Incorporated
1942 Government
Military Presence
2010 Sports
Skydiving Capital

Did You Know?

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World-class skydiving destination.
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Named for railroad surveyor Fred T. Perris.
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Fast-growing Inland Empire city.
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Perris is located in Riverside County, California.
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Perris was founded in 1885.

Famous People from Perris, California

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Alfred Edward Green
Actor, Film Director · Born Jul 11, 1889 · Died Sep 4, 1960 (age 71)

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