In 1890 four farmers (J.D. Whitson, E.H. Tucker, George Otis and Monroe Snyder) formed a partnership, developed a townsite and began auctioning lots. The city of Selma was incorporated just three years later. 

Selma officially adopted the name Raisin Capital of the World in 1963....

In 1890 four farmers (J.D. Whitson, E.H. Tucker, George Otis and Monroe Snyder) formed a partnership, developed a townsite and began auctioning lots. The city of Selma was incorporated just three years later. 

Selma officially adopted the name Raisin Capital of the World in 1963. Selma has a strong agricultural base with over 90% of the world's raisins grown within a 40 mile radius.

Selma is located on Highway 99, about 15 miles south of Fresno.

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