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Colton, California

Located in San Bernardino County, California, Colton was established in 1887. Colton Crossing is one of the busiest rail junctions in America. Major railroad hub in the Inland Empire.
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Founded 1887 | Population 56,000 | Peak 56,000 (2024) | County San Bernardino County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Colton, California

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1887 Founded: Colton was founded as a railroad town in San Bernardino County.
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1887 Incorporated: Railroad hub.
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2010 Modern Era: Colton continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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2020 Modern Growth: Colton continued to grow as part of its metropolitan area.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1887 Culture
Founded
1887 Transport
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2010 Culture
Modern Era
2020 Culture
Modern Growth

Did You Know?

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Colton Crossing is one of the busiest rail junctions in America.
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Major railroad hub in the Inland Empire.
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Adjacent to Loma Linda and San Bernardino.
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Colton is located in San Bernardino County, California.
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Colton was founded in 1887.

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