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Fullerton, California

Located in Orange County, California, Fullerton was established in 1887. Leo Fender built the iconic Stratocaster and Telecaster guitars in his Fullerton factory. Cal State Fullerton has won four College World Series baseball championships.
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Founded 1887 | Population 138,382 | Peak 138,382 (2024) | County Orange County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Fullerton, California

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1887 Founded Along Railroad: Named for George Fullerton, president of Pacific Land Improvement Company.
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1894 Valencia Orange Orchards: Citrus becomes economic backbone.
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1957 Cal State Fullerton Founded: State university established; grows to 40,000+ students.
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1959 Fender Guitar Factory: Leo Fender builds guitars in Fullerton including Stratocaster and Telecaster.
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1975 Downtown Renovation: Historic downtown revitalized as dining/entertainment district.
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1984 CSUF Baseball Title: Cal State Fullerton wins College World Series.
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2004 Fullerton College Centennial: Community college celebrates 100 years.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1887 Culture
Founded Along Railroad
1894 Business
Valencia Orange Orchards
1957 Culture
Cal State Fullerton Founded
1959 Culture
Fender Guitar Factory
1975 Business
Downtown Renovation
1984 Sports
CSUF Baseball Title
2004 Culture
Fullerton College Centennial

Did You Know?

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Leo Fender built the iconic Stratocaster and Telecaster guitars in his Fullerton factory.
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Cal State Fullerton has won four College World Series baseball championships.
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Fullerton's downtown is one of the most walkable entertainment districts in Orange County.
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Fullerton was founded in 1887.
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Fullerton has a population of approximately 138,382.

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