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El Monte, California

Located in Los Angeles County, California, El Monte was established in 1849. El Monte was the western terminus of the Santa Fe Trail. El Monte Legion Stadium was a legendary rock and roll venue in the 1950s-60s.
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Founded 1849 | Population 110,874 | Peak 110,874 (2024) | County Los Angeles County

Top 10 Most Important Events for El Monte, California

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1849End of Santa Fe Trail: Western terminus of Santa Fe Trail.
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1942Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of El Monte's identity and economy.
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1950Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define El Monte's character and economy.
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1963El Monte Legion Stadium: Rock and roll venue; landmark for SoCal music scene.
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2000Immigrant Gateway: Large Latino and Asian immigrant communities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1849 Transport
End of Santa Fe Trail
1942 Government
Military Presence
1950 Culture
Higher Education
1963 Culture
El Monte Legion Stadium
2000 Culture
Immigrant Gateway

Did You Know?

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El Monte was the western terminus of the Santa Fe Trail.
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El Monte Legion Stadium was a legendary rock and roll venue in the 1950s-60s.
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The city is one of the most diverse communities in the San Gabriel Valley.
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El Monte is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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El Monte was founded in 1849.

Famous People from El Monte, California

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Scatman John
Screenwriter, Composer · Born Mar 13, 1942 · Died Dec 3, 1999 (age 57)
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Mary Ford
Actor, Singer · Born Jul 7, 1924 · Died Sep 30, 1977 (age 53)
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Glenn Corbett
Actor, Television Actor · Born Aug 17, 1933 · Died Jan 16, 1993 (age 59)
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Rob Bottin
Make-Up Artist, Character Designer · Born Apr 1, 1959 · Age 66
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Virginia Gilmore
Actor, Stage Actor · Born Jul 26, 1919 · Died Mar 28, 1986 (age 66)
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