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Ceres, California

Located in Stanislaus County, California, Ceres was established in 1918. Named for Ceres, Roman goddess of agriculture. South of Modesto in the Central Valley.

Founded 1918 | Population 51,000 | Peak 51,000 (2024) | County Stanislaus County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Ceres, California

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1885 Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Ceres.

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1918 Founded: Ceres was founded as a railroad town in Stanislaus County.

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1990 Economic Development: Ceres grew through the technology sector.

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2010 Modern Era: Ceres continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.

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Complete Historical Timeline

1885 Transport

Railroad Era

1918 Culture

Founded

1990 Industry

Economic Development

2010 Culture

Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Named for Ceres, Roman goddess of agriculture.

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South of Modesto in the Central Valley.

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Major agricultural community.

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Ceres is located in Stanislaus County, California.

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Ceres was founded in 1918.

Famous People from Ceres, California

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Cade Cowell

Association Football Player · Born Oct 14, 2003 · Age 22

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Edgar Dearing

Actor, Television Actor · Born May 4, 1893 · Died Aug 17, 1974 (age 81)

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