Phineas Banning

Quick Facts

Full Name	Phineas Banning
Occupation	Entrepreneur
Date Of Birth	Aug 19, 1830(1830-08-19)
Age	194
Date Of Death	March 8, 1885, San Francisco, CA
Birthplace	Wilmington
Country	United States
Birth City	Delaware
Horoscope	Leo

Phineas Banning Biography

Phineas Banning is one of the most popular and richest Entrepreneur who was born on August 19, 1830 in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. Businessman and entrepreneur who was known as The Father of the Port of Los Angeles and one of the founders of Wilmington.

He and Isaac Lea were both born in Delaware.

He was married to Rebecca Sanford from 1856 until 1868, and they had eight children. He later married Mary Hollister in 1970, and they had three children.

Phineas Banning Net Worth

Phineas Banning is one of the richest Entrepreneur from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Phineas Banning 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He worked at his brother’s law firm in Philadelphia at the age of 13 and later moved to California to work at different jobs, including a store clerk and stagecoach driver.

He was a California state senator in the 1870s and worked to develop better transportation in the city of Los Angeles.

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Who is Phineas Banning Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Phineas Ranked on the list of most popular Entrepreneur. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Phineas Banning celebrates birthday on August 19 of every year.

Top Facts about Phineas Banning

1. Phineas Banning was a prominent businessman in 19th century California.
2. He founded the city of Wilmington, CA and developed its port.
3. Banning co-founded the Southern Pacific Railroad with Collis Huntington.
4. He owned several businesses including stagecoach lines and a hotel.
5. Banning served as a state senator for California in 1873-1879.
6. His home, the Banning House, is now a museum in Wilmington.
7. The Port of Los Angeles named a terminal after him in 2002.
8. Banning died at age 55 from an infection following surgery.
9. He was known for his philanthropy and support of education.
10. Banning’s legacy continues to impact transportation and commerce in California today.

What did Phineas Banning do?

Phineas Banning was a visionary with tremendous energy and love for the multi- ethnic Southern California area. He played a pivotal role in the development of one of this country’s great cities. Banning was instrumental in building the Port of Los Angeles, constructing the first breakwater and dredging the harbor.

Who were the Banning brothers?

Two of the brothers, Joseph Brent Banning and Hancock Banning , also established homes on the island. In 1909, Joseph built a beauti- ful craftsman style home at the isthmus, and it is still there today as a bed and breakfast inn.

What is Banning known for?

The railroad replaced the stagecoach in 1876, but Banning is still known as “STAGECOACH TOWN, U.S.A.” and is famous for its annual Stagecoach Days Celebration featuring a parade, carnival and rodeo.

Who is William Banning?

William Banning was the family patriarch and Santa Catalina Island Company president from 1894-1919. He ran the family businesses from his office in downtown Los Angeles, occasionally visiting the island to direct business operations.

Who was banning CA named after?

City of Banning
Country| United States
State| California
County| Riverside
Incorporated| February 6, 1913