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In 1808, Spanish Army Lieutenant Gabriel Moraga ventured in to the central valley from the coastal mission at San Jose to find more potential sites for new Spanish Missions. According to written history, Moraga was the first non-native explorer to enter what is now the San Joaquin Valley. San Joaquin county is probably most famous for its prime agricultural land, its diverse topography and its climate. Agriculture and related businesses are regarded the greatest assets in the county's economy. Cattle ranches were the first industry in the Valley, and fields of grain and alfalfa were planted to support the livestock. Dairy farms followed.
San Joaquin County boasts an inland seaport in Stockton and more than a thousand miles of recreational waterways along the Delta. During the last three decades of the 19th century, the county became the bread basket of the world. River boats carried grain and other goods from the Stockton waterfront to San Francisco and points beyond. And during the 1920s, the Stockton Channel was widened and dredged deep enough to allow ocean-going vessels to sail into the port of Stockton.
During his trek, he named a small creek after Saint Joachim, who was the father of Mary, the Virgin mother of Jesus Christ. " Saint Joachim" translates, in Spanish, to "San Joaquin". It was later discovered that the creek fed in to a larger river, which then took on the same name. Thus, the San Joaquin River was named. Being the major tributary through the valley, the name of the river soon propagated to the entire central Valley, becoming known as the San Joaquin Valley. In 1850, California named the county that bordered the river as "San Joaquin County".
Thus, the name came from a Spanish Explorer, who named a small creek after
Saint Joachim, the father of Mary.
San Joaquin County, whose seat is Stockton, is the northern most county in
the Valley that bears its name. With the Sacramento Valley, the two form the
Great Valley, which is one-tenth the land mass of California. French fur
trappers worked the rich land of the San Joaquin Valley for nearly 20 years
before the first American immigrants crossed the Sierras in 1841.
Each of the county's cities and towns had beginnings that included a segment
of settlers from far corners of the world. Lodi, for example, was settled by
German emigrants, and Ripon became home to many pioneers from Holland. At
one time, Stockton housed the largest population of Chinese in California. San Joaquin County continues to reflect a global likeness, not only by its diverse population. but also by its many commercial and agricultural ventures and its ability to market items to anywhere in the world. Area: 1399 Sq. Miles Beyond San Joaquin: In addition to the various things to do in San Joaquin, the county acts as a hub to even more fun and attractions. From skiing the sierras to a scenic drive along the coast, San Joaquin is your gateway to the best of Northern California.
Cemeteries: San Joaquin Cemeteries Cities, City Governments, Communities and Real Estate Listings in San Joaquin County
Communities:
Liberty Fire District
Collegeville Fire District
Historic Fort: Camp McDougall(Camp Gilmore)> Established in 1861 to accommodate an infantry regiment, it was located at French Camp Slough about three miles south of Stockton in San Joaquin County. The California Volunteers during the Civil War were very active recruiting and training. Their post near Stockton was composed of tents for the rank and file, hospital, and kitchen. The campsite was reoccupied in 1863 and called Camp Gilmore.
Holt-Union Elementary School District - >
Chuck Holland, Superintendent
Churches: Community Baptist Church 209 794-2744
Fire District: Thornton Fire District History: Thornton History Library: Thornton Library Map: Thornton Map
Marina: New Hope Trailer Park & Marina Post Office: Thornton Post Office Real Estate: Thornton Real Estate Zip Code: 95686 
 Taison Nothing remains
of Taison but the ship canal.
Taison History
County Seat: Stockton Elected Officials: San Joaquin County Employers: Although historically an agriculturally based economy, Stockton has begun to diversify into all sectors of industry and business. In fact, there are close to 15,000 businesses licensed with the City of Stockton. Click here to see the Major public and private sector employers in Stockton. Events: San Joaquin Events Calendar Founded: San Joaquin County founded in 1850 Health Care: Emergency medical Services Click here to see the Major public and private fire departments, hospitals and other health care services in the San Joaquin communities. History: 1895 San Joaquin County Map 1914 San Joaquin County Map National Registry of Historic Places Lincoln Highway Through San Joaquin County Lincoln Highway Two San Joaquin County Historic Places Hotels, Motels, Inns: Looking for a hotel, bed & breakfast, cabin or hostel in Stockton or other San Joaquin Community? These listings will help you find a place to stay. Location: How Far to Stockton It's easy to visit the Central Valley! The Central Valley is easily accessible through a wealth of traveling options; travel to and throughout the Central Valley by car, plane or enjoy a scenic train ride through lush grasslands, farms, and countryside. Map: Google Map Military Depot: Sharps Depot Tracy Defense Depot Rough & Ready Island Native Americans:
News: Community News - Stockton is covered by 13 Television Stations, 21 FM radio stations, 15 AM radio stations, 1 major newspaper and a number of community newspapers Night Spots: People who need people who need people need places to meet said people, so here's a list of local hot spots. Get your groove on and tell em' you found them on Wright Realtors web site! Radio & TV: Strongest Radio Stations In San Joaquin County Recreation Stockton recreation is undergoing a tremendous expansion and is aggressively revitalizing its downtown recreation. Projects in the downtown area along the waterfront include an indoor arena, baseball stadium, hotel. Golfing: Stockton and San Joaquin County s also home to many beautiful private and public golf courses including Brookside Country Club, Home of the Candian Tour Northern California Classic, The Reserve at Spanos Park, Stockton Golf and Country Club, and the City of Stockton Public courses, Swenson, Van Buskirk, and Lyons. Professional Sports: Stockton is home to the Stockton Ports Professional Baseball, the Stockton Thunder Professional Hockey, the California Cougars Professional Indoor Soccer, and the Stockton Lightning Professional Arena 2 Football Teams Ski Resorts: Our Guide to Northern California ski connection, your interactive guide to skiing in Northern California and Nevada. Relocating: Relocating can feel like an imminent auto accident but it doesn't have to be that way. Whether moving your family is a treat or a torture depends a lot on your approach. The secret to avoiding stress is remaining positive, believing that moving is primarily a time of discovery, not regrets Restaurants: Stockton and San Joaquin County are home to hundreds of restaurants. Whether it's fine cuisine or casual dining, it won't take you long to find your favorite spot. Click for the restaurant list Schools San Joaquin County is home to 15 school districts housing more than 200 school sites. Great strides have been made by school officials in recent years to make sure the information needed by parents to ensure their student is enrolled at the right school is easily available. Shopping: Looking for shopping malls, shopping strips, unique stores in Stockton or other San Joaquin Community? These listings will help you find Stockton Shopping Transportation: Whether it is by land, sea, or air, the phrase "You can get anywhere from here" applies well to Stockton. A City of Stockton location provides easy access to all major markets. Interstate 5, State Highway 99, the Stockton Metropolitan Airport, and the Port of Stockton provide direct links to worldwide markets. No matter what mode of transportation is used, Stockton is strategically positioned for quick and cost effective distribution to major West Coast markets, to the North American Hemisphere, and to the world. Wineries: The Central Valley, California's agricultural heartland, is actually 2 valleys that stretch almost 500 miles down the center of the state. The Sacramento Valley and San Joaquin Valley are bordered on the east by the Sierra Nevada Mountains and by the Coast Range to the west. The total acreage under wine grape cultivation in the Central Valley dwarfs all other California regions.
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