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Lompoc, California

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.'.
Founded 1874 | Population 44,000 | Peak 44,000 (2024) | County Santa Barbara County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Lompoc, California

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1874 Founded: Temperance colony.
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1888 Incorporated: Lompoc was officially incorporated as a city.
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1941 Vandenberg: Vandenberg Air Force Base.
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2010 Modern Era: Lompoc continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1874 Culture
Founded
1888 Government
Incorporated
1941 Government
Vandenberg
2010 Culture
Modern Era

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.

Famous People from Lompoc, California

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Jonathan Majors
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Margie Adam
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Jacqueline Gadsden
Actor, Film Actor · Born Aug 3, 1900 · Died Aug 10, 1986 (age 86)
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Morgan Wallace
Actor, Playwright · Born Jul 26, 1881 · Died Dec 12, 1953 (age 72)

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