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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.'.
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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
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1888 Government
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1941 Government
Vandenberg
2010 Culture
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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.

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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