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Redlands, California

Located in San Bernardino County, California, Redlands was established in 1881. Esri, the world's largest GIS software company, is headquartered in Redlands. Named for the red soil (adobe) in the area.
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Founded 1881 | Population 74,600 | Peak 74,600 (2024) | County San Bernardino County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Redlands, California

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1881 Founded: Citrus community.
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1888 Incorporated: Redlands was officially incorporated as a city.
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1969 Esri Founded: GIS software giant.
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2010 Modern Era: Redlands continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1881 Culture
Founded
1888 Government
Incorporated
1969 Business
Esri Founded
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Esri, the world's largest GIS software company, is headquartered in Redlands.
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Named for the red soil (adobe) in the area.
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University of Redlands is a private liberal arts school.
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Redlands is located in San Bernardino County, California.
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Redlands was founded in 1881.

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