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Menifee, California

Located in Riverside County, California, Menifee was established in 1880. Menifee incorporated in 2008, making it one of California's newest cities. The city grew from rural valley to 121,000 in just two decades.
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Founded 1880 | Population 121,000 | Peak 121,000 (2024) | County Riverside County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Menifee, California

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1880Mining Settlement: Miners settle Menifee Valley.
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1942Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Menifee's identity and economy.
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2000Suburban Explosion: Master-planned communities attract families.
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2023Passes 121,000: One of fastest-growing Inland Empire cities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1880 Industry
Mining Settlement
1942 Government
Military Presence
2000 Business
Suburban Explosion
2023 Business
Passes 121,000

Did You Know?

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Menifee incorporated in 2008, making it one of California's newest cities.
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The city grew from rural valley to 121,000 in just two decades.
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Menifee Valley was once a gold and silver mining area.
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Menifee is located in Riverside County, California.
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Menifee was founded in 1880.
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