San Francisco County, California was established on April 15, 1850 and named by Padre Francisco Palóu for St. Francis of Assisi, founder of the Franciscan order! The city and county of San Francisco are the same! You might recognize the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Alcatraz Island, the Presidio of San Francisco, Mission Dolores, and Coit Tower, which are located in this county!