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Lodi, California

Located in San Joaquin County, California, Lodi was established in 1869. CCR's 'Stuck in Lodi Again' made the town famous. Lodi is the Zinfandel Capital of the World.
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Founded 1869 | Population 69,700 | Peak 69,700 (2024) | County San Joaquin County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Lodi, California

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1869 Railroad Town: Named for Lodi, Italy.
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1960 Parks & Recreation: Lodi developed parks and recreational facilities that became central to community life.
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1969 CCR Song: 'Lodi' by Creedence Clearwater Revival.
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2000 Wine Region: Major Zinfandel wine region.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1869 Transport
Railroad Town
1960 Culture
Parks & Recreation
1969 Culture
CCR Song
2000 Business
Wine Region

Did You Know?

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CCR's 'Stuck in Lodi Again' made the town famous.
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Lodi is the Zinfandel Capital of the World.
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Over 85 wineries in the Lodi wine region.
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Lodi is located in San Joaquin County, California.
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Lodi was founded in 1869.

Famous People from Lodi, California

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Harold Tower
Rower · Born Jul 17, 1911 · Died Aug 12, 1994 (age 83)
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Bill Cartwright
Basketball Player, Basketball Coach · Born Jul 30, 1957 · Age 68
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Patrick Ianni
Association Football Player · Born Jun 15, 1985 · Age 40
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Barbara Oakley
Professor, Translator · Born Nov 24, 1955 · Age 70

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