The City of Ripon was first known as Murphy's Ferry in 1850. Then, in 1857, W.H. Hughes bought up the property and began what was known as Stanislaus City. A right-of-way was given to the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1872 and the area was again renamed as Stanislaus Station. Amplias B. Crooks came in 1874 from Ripon, Wisconsin. He didn't like the name of Stanislaus Station, so he changed it to Ripon after his hometown. The name was officially changed on 21 December 1874. After years of growth, Ripon was finally incorporated in 1945.
Centrally located in California, between Modesto and Manteca. You’ll find the climate of Ripon to be hot and dry in the summer and cool and moist in the winter. The temperature extremes range from 110 to around 26 degrees F. Most of the rainfall comes between October and March. Ripon average annual precipitation is 13 inches per year. The average winter temperature is 45 degrees F. The average summer temperature is 80 degrees F.
The population of Ripon is approximately 14,500 (2007). The approximate number of families is 2,567 (1990).
Must see attractions:
Almond Blossom Festival held the last weekend in February each year with a parade, crafts, rides, food and more. For more information, please call (209) 599-7519
Main Street Day held the second Saturday in October each year with sidewalk sales, crafts, food, health fair, and community yard sale. For more information on "Main Street" booths, call (209) 599-7519
For information about the Community Yard Sale, call (209) 599-2108
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San Joaquin Convention and Visitors Bureau
• City of Ripon
