In 1978, the San Bernardino Board of Supervisors approved the name change of the unincorporated community of Highland to San Manuel. The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians donated $1 million to the county for the construction of a new library in Highland that would be named in honor of the tribe.
In addition, the tribe committed to donating $250,000 per year for 10 years to support library operations. The name change was made official on March 1, 1979.
Get Started! Fast Withdrawal Slots Bonuses:
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is a federally recognized tribe of Serrano people who are indigenous to Southern California. The tribe has long been associated with the San Bernardino Mountains and has historically inhabited the San Bernardino Valley and parts of the Mojave Desert.
The tribe owns and operates the San Manuel Casino, which is located just north of Highland in the city of San Bernardino.
In 2019, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians announced that they would be changing the name of their casino to better reflect their tribal heritage and culture. The new name for the casino will be “San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino”.
This change is set to take effect on March 1, 2019.
