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==History==
==History==
San Francisco was founded as a mission by Franciscan monks in 1776. A census conducted at the time showed a total of 814 people living in and around the mission.<ref>The Annals of San Francisco Part I Chapter 3</ref> The San Francisco Bay, as well as its central location, and position on the California mission trail played heavily into the growth of the city during the California Gold Rush.
The Yelamu tribe of American Indians lived in the San Francisco peninsula prior to European arrival in the area, with settlements dating to as late as 3000 BC<ref>http://www.nps.gov/history/seac/sfprehis.htm</ref>; however, it should be noted that [[carbon dating]] is likely flawed.
San Francisco was founded as a mission by Franciscan monks in 1776. Wihtin only a few years, several natives had been converted to Christianity<ref>http://www.islaiscreek.org/ohlonehistorybackground.html</ref>. A census conducted at the time showed a total of 814 people living in and around the mission<ref>The Annals of San Francisco Part I Chapter 3</ref>.
The San Francisco Bay, as well as its central location, and position on the California mission trail played heavily into the growth of the city during the California Gold Rush.
In 1906, a large earthquake struck San Francisco, killing approximately 3000 people and starting a fire which burned about 4.7 square miles of cityscape. <ref>http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/nca/1906/18april/casualties.php</ref>. The earthquake originated on the [[San Andreas]] fault, which continues to threaten major Californian cities.
In 1906, a large earthquake struck San Francisco, killing approximately 3000 people and starting a fire which burned about 4.7 square miles of cityscape. <ref>http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/nca/1906/18april/casualties.php</ref>. The earthquake originated on the [[San Andreas]] fault, which continues to threaten major Californian cities.