when was fresno ca founded
Making the world better, one answer at a time. The city of Fresno, California was founded in 1872 and was incorporated in October of 1885. It is located in Fresno County in the San Joaquin Valley. The city of Fresno, California was founded in 1872 and was incorporated in October of 1885. It is located in Fresno County in the San Joaquin Valley.