About San Jacinto, California

Founded in 1870 and incorporated on April 20, 1888, San Jacinto is one of the oldest cities in Riverside County, California. It was named after Saint Hyacinth. According to the 2010 census, the population was 44,199.

The City is home to Mt. San Jacinto College, a community college founded in 1965. In the early 20th century, San Jacinto became a home to many dairies, and a center for agriculture. In addition, it houses the Soboba Casino, a gaming casino owned and operated by the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians.

San Jacinto has a memorial to veterans at Druding Park is a tribute to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Services. In the park, each branch of the military has an equipment artifact used by its members in battle, as a symbol of their services. There is a tank for the Army, a propeller for the Air Force, an anchor for the Navy, and a lighthouse for the Coast Guard.