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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.
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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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Latest News in Antioch

Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Misses Out On $61,000 Over This Tough Puzzle
A Wheel of Fortune contestant saw $61,000 slip away in the Bonus Round last week, leaving fans stunned over what many called one o…
Jan 1, 1970
Dead or Missing Scientists Pose “National Security Threat,” Top House Republican Warns as Oversight Committee Launches Probe
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has declared a series of deaths and disappearances involving at least 11 Am…
Jan 1, 1970
Trump’s Psychedelic Pivot: Executive Order Accelerates Review of Mind-Altering Drugs for Mental Health Crisis
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday directing federal agencies to fast-track the review and potential app…
Jan 1, 1970
White House Signals Review of Mysterious Deaths and Disappearances Among U.S. Scientists in Sensitive Fields
The Trump administration has indicated it will examine a cluster of unexplained deaths and disappearances involving at least 10 Am…
Jan 1, 1970
California’s “Stop Nick Shirley Act”: Privacy Measure or Assault on Investigative Journalism?
California lawmakers advanced a controversial bill Monday that critics have dubbed the “Stop Nick Shirley Act,” raising sharp …
Jan 1, 1970
Sexual Assault Probe and Staff Revolt Threaten to End Congressman’s California Gubernatorial Bid
Rep. Eric Swalwell’s once-promising campaign for California governor has unraveled with breathtaking speed. In little more than …

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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