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Antioch, California

Located in Contra Costa County, California, Antioch was established in 1850. Antioch was originally called Smith's Landing during the Gold Rush. The eBART extension in 2018 connected Antioch to the greater BART system.

Founded 1850 | Population 115,911 | Peak 115,911 (2024) | County Contra Costa County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Antioch, California

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1850 Gold Rush Settlement: Originally 'Smith's Landing' on San Joaquin River delta.

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1978 Suburban Growth: Affordable East Bay housing attracts families.

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2018 eBART Extension: BART extension reaches Antioch.

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2023 115K+ Population: Continued East Bay growth.

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Complete Historical Timeline

1850 Culture

Gold Rush Settlement

1978 Business

Suburban Growth

2018 Transport

eBART Extension

2023 Business

115K+ Population

Did You Know?

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Antioch was originally called Smith's Landing during the Gold Rush.

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The eBART extension in 2018 connected Antioch to the greater BART system.

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Named after the biblical city of Antioch in present-day Turkey.

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Antioch is located in Contra Costa County, California.

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Antioch was founded in 1850.

Famous People from Antioch, California

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Johnny Burke

Composer, Musician · Born Oct 3, 1908 · Died Feb 25, 1964 (age 55)

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Carmen Dragon

Actor, Composer · Born Jul 28, 1914 · Died Mar 28, 1984 (age 69)

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