Located in Santa Barbara County, California, Lompoc was established in 1874. Vandenberg Space Force Base launches rockets, including SpaceX missions. Once the 'flower seed capital of the world.'.
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Founded1874|Population44,000|Peak44,000(2024)|CountySanta Barbara County
Top 10 Most Important Events for Lompoc, California
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1874Founded: Temperance colony.
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1888Incorporated: Lompoc was officially incorporated as a city.
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1941Vandenberg: Vandenberg Air Force Base.
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2010Modern Era: Lompoc continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Did You Know?
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Vandenberg Space Force Base launches rockets, including SpaceX missions.
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Once the 'flower seed capital of the world.'.
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Pronounced 'LOM-poke.'.
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Lompoc is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
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Lompoc was founded in 1874.
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Morgan Wallace
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