U.S. Political Geography

The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names Further reading

San Fernando

The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. | 2011 | Copyright

San Fernando city (1990 pop. 22,580), Los Angeles co., S Calif., in the San Fernando valley; inc. 1911. Among its industries are clothing and electronics. The valley, first entered by Europeans in 1769, was early used for journeys to N California. Gold was found in 1842 before the big gold strike. Founded in 1874, San Fernando is the oldest city in the valley. San Fernando Mission (1797) is nearby.

Cite this article
Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography.

MLA
Chicago
APA

"San Fernando." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

"San Fernando." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-SanFrnUS.html

"San Fernando." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-SanFrnUS.html

Learn more about citation styles

Free newspaper and magazine articles

	Gathering round a house of God: San Fernando Cathedral is center of faith,... Magazine article from: National Catholic Reporter; 7/20/2007
	Epic Battle of Bacsil Ridge during WW II recalled in San Fernando. News Wire article from: Philippines News Agency; 3/25/2009
	Paths to a Middle Ground: The Diplomacy of Natchez, Boukfouka, Nogales, and... Magazine article from: The Journal of Southern History; 2/1/2007