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Claremont, California

Claremont is a suburban city in eastern Los Angeles County, California, United States, 30 miles (48 km) east of Los Angeles.
Population 37,266

Top Events in Claremont History

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1870History
The village was active until the nineteenth century, housing nearly 200 residents in 1870, yet was eventually abandoned after being ravaged by a smallpox epidemic by 1883.
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1889Education
The early history of the city was closely tied to that of Pomona College, which moved there in 1889.
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1900Culture
census as part of the now defunct San Jose Township (pop 7,696 in 1900).
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1902Government
In 1902, a town meeting vote established that east–west streets would be numbered and north–south streets named after colleges and universities.
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1907Government
When the city incorporated in 1907, local citizens started what has become the city's tree-planting tradition.
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1910History
== Demographics == Claremont first appeared as a city in the 1910 U.S.
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1922Education
=== Private schools (non-tertiary) === The other high school in Claremont is The Webb Schools, a collective name for two private college preparatory schools for grades 9–12, fou...
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1930Architecture
The foothill area also includes the Padua Hills Theatre (a historic site constructed in 1930) and the Claraboya residential area.
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1939Education
Within the campus is the Vivian Webb Chapel, which began initial construction in 1939.
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1947History
Claremont was also represented by President Richard Nixon when he was a member of the House of Representatives from 1947 to 1950, prior to his becoming a United States senator.

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Historical Timeline

1870History
The village was active until the nineteenth century, housing nearly 200 residents in 1870, yet was eventually abandoned after being ravaged by a smallpox epidemic by 1883.
1889Education
The early history of the city was closely tied to that of Pomona College, which moved there in 1889.
1900Culture
census as part of the now defunct San Jose Township (pop 7,696 in 1900).
1902Government
In 1902, a town meeting vote established that east–west streets would be numbered and north–south streets named after colleges and universities.
1907Government
When the city incorporated in 1907, local citizens started what has become the city's tree-planting tradition.
1910History
== Demographics == Claremont first appeared as a city in the 1910 U.S.
1922Education
=== Private schools (non-tertiary) === The other high school in Claremont is The Webb Schools, a collective name for two private college preparatory schools for grades 9–12, fou...
1930Architecture
The foothill area also includes the Padua Hills Theatre (a historic site constructed in 1930) and the Claraboya residential area.
1939Education
Within the campus is the Vivian Webb Chapel, which began initial construction in 1939.
1947History
Claremont was also represented by President Richard Nixon when he was a member of the House of Representatives from 1947 to 1950, prior to his becoming a United States senator.
1955Architecture
The Kimberly Bell Tower was added to the chapel in 1955.
1960Culture
It became part of the larger East San Gabriel Valley Division in the 1960 U.S.
1981History
Claremont was previously represented by Republican David Dreier, who served from 1981 to 2013.
2000History
census and since 2000, as the East San Gabriel Valley Census County Division (CCD).
2007History
The Village was expanded in 2007, adding a controversial multi-use development that includes an indie cinema, a boutique hotel, retail space, offices, and a parking structure on...
2009History
During 2009–13, Claremont had a median household income of $87,324, with 7.2% of the population living below the federal poverty line.
2018History
The 35th event took place in May 2018.
2019History
In 2019, Claremont made national news after the Claremont United Methodist Church unveiled a nativity scene depicting Joseph, Mary, and baby Jesus separated and locked up in ind...
2022History
In the United States House of Representatives, Claremont is in California's 28th congressional district, represented by Democrat Judy Chu following 2022 redistricting.
2023History
In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that the median household income was $122,127, and the per capita income was $54,163.
2024History
Claremont is also planned to eventually connect with the Metro A Line on the Foothill Extension Project, funded in 2024 and planned for completion in 2030.

Did You Know?

1
Claremont is located in the state of California.
2
Claremont has a population of 37,266 residents.
3
As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 34,926, and in 2020 the population was 37,266.

Famous People from Claremont, California

JS
Jim Steinman
Composer, Singer · Born Nov 1, 1947 · Died Apr 19, 2021 (age 73)
RB
Robert Buckley
Actor, Model · Born May 2, 1981 · Age 44
KC
Kori Carter
Hurdler · Born Jun 3, 1992 · Age 33
ES
Evelyn Stevens
Sport Cyclist · Born May 9, 1983 · Age 42
FB
Frederick Sumner Brackett
Astronomer, Physicist · Born Aug 1, 1896 · Died Jan 28, 1988 (age 91)

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