California, Californios

The Founding Of Salinas, California

Hamilton Historical Records

The lands around Salinas were occupied by native Americans until Mexico gained independence from Spain in 1822. The town of Salinas, California was named after a nearby salt marsh when it was established. Salinas became the seat of the Monterey County Government In 1872 and was charted as a city in 1874.

Published by Hamilton Historical Records

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