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Lake Elsinore, California

Located in Riverside County, California, Lake Elsinore was established in 1888. Lake Elsinore is the largest natural freshwater lake in Southern California. The 2019 superbloom attracted so many visitors it caused traffic gridlock.
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Founded 1888 | Population 77,800 | Peak 77,800 (2024) | County Riverside County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Lake Elsinore, California

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1888Founded: Named for natural lake.
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1942Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Lake Elsinore's identity and economy.
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2000IE Growth: Affordable Inland Empire.
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2019Superbloom: Massive wildflower bloom draws crowds.
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2019Natural Disaster: Lake Elsinore was impacted by a significant flooding.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1888 Culture
Founded
1942 Government
Military Presence
2000 Business
IE Growth
2019 Culture
Superbloom
2019 Disaster
Natural Disaster

Did You Know?

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Lake Elsinore is the largest natural freshwater lake in Southern California.
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The 2019 superbloom attracted so many visitors it caused traffic gridlock.
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Storm minor league baseball draws families.
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Lake Elsinore is located in Riverside County, California.
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Lake Elsinore was founded in 1888.

Famous People from Lake Elsinore, California

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April Matson
Actor, Singer · Born Mar 13, 1981 · Age 44
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Dahlia Sky
Actor, Pornographic Actor · Born Aug 10, 1989 · Died Jun 30, 2021 (age 31)
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