PRESENT
While surrounded by farmlands and ranches, we are in close proximity to the FIRST CLASS CASINO MORONGO and the world famous CABAZON DESIGNER OUTLET SHOPPING MALL. In addition, we have our own convenient malls with major stores such as Walmart, Best Buy, Bed Bath and Beyond, Ross, Petco, K-Mart, Staples, Home Depot, as well a great variety of restaurants - All this convenience approximately a mile from Sun Lakes Country Club. Why, with your street licensed electric Golf Cart, you can go shopping without using gasoline.
HISTORY
Banning was known as "Stagecoach Town, USA" as the town was ultimately used as a stage stop in route to the Colorado River in 1862. The route ran through the foothills a half-mile north of downtown Banning, then north of Cabazon and Whitewater, which was the last stop before reaching Palm Springs (Dos Palmas). The railroad replaced the stagecoach in 1876 and was a major contributor to the area's growth. The communitiy still celebrates it's history as a stagecoach town with its annual Stagecoach Days Celebration featuring a parade, carnival and rodeo.
The City is said to be named in honor of General Phineas Banning, who freighted over the Mormon Trail from Salt Lake City to San Bernardino and Los Angeles. He operated the stage line from Wilmington to Yuma through the Banning/San Gorgonio Pass.
