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Located in Riverside County, California, Coachella was established in 1946. The Coachella Valley Music Festival is actually held in nearby Indio. One of the few cities in America below sea level.
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Founded 1946 | Population 55,000 | Peak 55,000 (2024) | County Riverside County

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1890Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Coachella's character and economy.
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1942Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Coachella's identity and economy.
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1946Founded: Coachella was founded in Riverside County.
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1999Coachella Festival: Coachella music festival begins (in Indio, nearby).
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2010Modern Era: Coachella continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1890 Culture
Higher Education
1942 Government
Military Presence
1946 Culture
Founded
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Did You Know?

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The Coachella Valley Music Festival is actually held in nearby Indio.
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One of the few cities in America below sea level.
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Major date palm and grape growing region.
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Coachella is located in Riverside County, California.
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Coachella was founded in 1946.
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