Oak Glen, San Bernardino County, California facts for kids
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Oak Glen, California
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Rustic storefronts in Oak Glen, California
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 Oak Glen, California
Location in southern California
Oak Glen, California
Location in California
Oak Glen, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | San Bernardino |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.121 sq mi (39.164 km2) |
| • Land | 15.117 sq mi (39.153 km2) |
| • Water | 0.004 sq mi (0.011 km2) 0.03% |
| Elevation | 4,734 ft (1,443 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 638 |
| • Density | 42.19/sq mi (16.290/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
92399
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| Area code(s) | 909 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583099 |
Oak Glen is a small community in San Bernardino County, California. It is located between the San Bernardino Mountains and the Little San Bernardino Mountains. Oak Glen is about 15 miles east of the city of San Bernardino. It sits high up at about 4,734 feet (1,443 meters) above sea level. In 2010, about 638 people lived there.
This area is famous for its apple orchards. Many people visit Oak Glen to pick their own apples. You can also find delicious apple pies, fresh apple cider, and apple butter.
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Discovering Oak Glen's Past
The first people to live in Oak Glen were the Cahuilla and Serrano people. They gathered acorns for food. You can still find old grinding stones, called metates, in the streambeds. These stones were used to prepare the acorns.
Later, the first European settlers grew potatoes. But over time, apples became the main crop.
Early Apple Orchards and Farms
The first apple orchard in Oak Glen was started in 1876 by Enoch Parrish. The Wilshire family also began growing apples soon after. In 1906, the Rivers brothers and their families arrived. Their farm, Los Rios Rancho, is still open today. Many other original farms are also still running.
The Law family started their apple orchard in the 1930s. They built the first roadside stand to sell apples. They also opened the first restaurant and gift shop in the area.
Protecting Oak Glen's Natural Beauty
In 1996, a group called The Wildlands Conservancy bought Los Rios Rancho. They wanted to make sure the area stayed natural and rural. The orchard is still used for growing apples.
The Conservancy also opened Oak Glen Preserve for everyone to enjoy. It has hiking trails and picnic spots. They bought more land, especially on the nearby mountain peaks. This helps keep the beautiful views around Oak Glen safe. Many families visit Oak Glen for fun events at Los Rios Rancho and the Preserve.
Los Rios Rancho is over 100 years old. It attracts more than 300,000 visitors each year. Joseph E. Wilshire helped make Oak Glen famous for apples in the early 1900s. He knew the area was perfect for growing apples.
From Export to Local Sales
For a long time, Oak Glen grew apples to sell to other places. But in the 1940s, some farms started selling apples directly to visitors. They also sold homemade apple pies, fresh apple cider, and tasty apple butter. This made Oak Glen a popular place for apple lovers.
Now, most of the money comes from visitors. People love to pick apples right from the trees. This ensures the apples are fresh and of the best quality.
Growing Unique Apples
Oak Glen grows many kinds of apples. Some are very old types that you don't often see in stores. These include varieties like Ben Davis, Gravenstein, and Pink Pearl.
You can also find special apples grown only in Oak Glen. There are also many other old types that are hard to find elsewhere. These include the Arkansas Black and the Glen Seedling.
Oak Glen in Books
The town in the horror novel Moonfall by Tamara Thorne is based on Oak Glen. This shows how unique and interesting the area is.
Oak Glen's Location and Size
Oak Glen covers about 15.1 square miles (39.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water.
Who Lives in Oak Glen
In 2010, there were 638 people living in Oak Glen. Most people lived in families. About 75.5% of the population lived in homes.
The population included people of different ages. About 11.3% were under 18 years old. Many people were between 45 and 64 years old. The average age was around 45.4 years.
Most homes in Oak Glen were owned by the people living in them. About 74.7% of homes were owner-occupied. The rest were rented.
See also
In Spanish: Oak Glen (California) para niños
