This history of the neighborhood plays a vital part in the identity of its residents. If you have lived in the neighborhood for many years, the neighborhood history is a heartfelt reminder of days gone by. If you have just come to call the neighborhood home, it is a way to learn more about the new community you have joined. We would love nothing more than to be able to share the history of neighborhood name with all who reside there. If you are interested in writing a brief history of the neighborhood to share with the community, please contact us! |
- Riverbank; Then and NowRiverbank history began with the 1895 extension of the San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley (later Santa Fe) railroad and in 1901 the Oakdale Irrigation Company brought water to its outlying areas. Its first library was in 'The Mission Shop.' In 1917 Stanislaus county received a Carnegie grant of $3000 each for Riverbank and Patterson. Building plans were delayed by the war and afterwards, when Riverbank seemed slow to move, Patterson requested Riverbank's $3000. Spurred to action, Riverbank citizens contributed to the purchase of a site notable for its large oak, which they later enhanced with other memorial and gift trees. The name of the contractor, 'Miller,' is listed but not that of the architect. When a new county library was built, citizens again rallied to save the library from being sold and it now houses a small museum as well as the Chamber of Commerce.
Incorporated: August 23, 1922
Original Name: Burneyville
Area of City: 2.75 sq. miles
Public Streets: 48.61 miles
Location: Along State Highway 108 and the Stanislaus River, 94 miles east of San Francisco, 75 miles south of Sacramento, 100 miles north of Fresno, 108 miles west of Yosemite National Park.
Population:
2002 - 17,004
2000 - 16,613
1998 - 14,409
1994 - 12,018
1990 - 8,547
Elevation: 140
Latitude: 37.732
Longitude: 120.942
Climate: Winter temperatures range from the mid 40's to the high 60's, summer temperatures from the 50's to the 90's. County's average rainfall 12.00 inches.
Surrounding Communities:Modesto, Turlock, Oakdale, Salida, Escalon, Manteca
