Located in Santa Clara County, California, Gilroy was established in 1870. Known as the 'Garlic Capital of the World.'. A mass shooting at the 2019 Garlic Festival killed 3.
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Founded1870|Population61,000|Peak61,000(2024)|CountySanta Clara County
Top 10 Most Important Events for Gilroy, California
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1870Founded: Gilroy was founded as a railroad town in Santa Clara County.
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1884Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Gilroy.
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1979Garlic Festival: Gilroy Garlic Festival begins.
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1990Economic Development: Gilroy grew through the technology sector.
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2019Festival Shooting: Mass shooting at festival.
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Garlic Festival
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2019Crime
Festival Shooting
Did You Know?
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Known as the 'Garlic Capital of the World.'.
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A mass shooting at the 2019 Garlic Festival killed 3.
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You can smell garlic in the air when driving through.
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Gilroy is located in Santa Clara County, California.
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Gilroy was founded in 1870.
Famous People from Gilroy, California
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Ivie Anderson
Singer, Jazz Singer · Born Jul 10, 1905 · Died Dec 28, 1949 (age 44)
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Robert Guerrero
Boxer · Born Mar 27, 1983 · Age 42
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Jeff Garcia
American Football Player, Canadian Football Player · Born Feb 24, 1970 · Age 56
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