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Milpitas, California

Located in Santa Clara County, California, Milpitas was established in 1854. Means 'little cornfields' in Spanish. Northern Silicon Valley.
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Founded 1854 | Population 80,000 | Peak 80,000 (2024) | County Santa Clara County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Milpitas, California

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1854Founded: 'Little cornfields.'.
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1954Incorporated: Milpitas was officially incorporated as a city.
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1990Economic Development: Milpitas grew through the technology sector.
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2010Modern Era: Milpitas continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1854 Culture
Founded
1954 Government
Incorporated
1990 Industry
Economic Development
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Means 'little cornfields' in Spanish.
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Northern Silicon Valley.
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Great Mall is huge NorCal outlet.
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Milpitas is located in Santa Clara County, California.
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Milpitas was founded in 1854.

Famous People from Milpitas, California

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