Introducing Merced
Yosemite’s primary gateway town has a certain all-American appeal, with its tree-lined streets, historic Victorian homes and magnificent 1875 courthouse. The downtown business district, centered along classic Main St, has 1930s movie theaters, antique stores and a few casual eateries.
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The University of California campus opened in the fall of 2005, a year late and with most of the construction still not completed. UC Merced’s first freshman class numbered just 1000 students, but as the school grows to its planned student body of 10, 000 to 15, 000, it will surely have a huge impact on the town.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
