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Montclair, California

Montclair is a city in the Pomona Valley, in southwestern San Bernardino County, California, 35 miles (56 km) east of downtown Los Angeles.
Population 37,865

Top Events in Montclair History

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1897Government
In 1897, a "Township of Marquette" was founded within the borders of the modern city of Montclair.
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1900History
In 1900, a 1,000 acres (4.0 km2) tract of land was surveyed and named "Monte Vista".
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1907Government
A small settlement to the south of Monte Vista was established in 1907 and named "Narod".
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1956Military
The Monte Vista tract experienced growth in residential development after the Second World War, and the tract was incorporated as the city of Monte Vista on April 25, 1956.
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1958History
Due to conflict with the Post Office, which refused to open an office in Monte Vista due to a name conflict with a community in Northern California, the city was renamed Montcla...
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1980History
== Notable residents == Danny Califf (born 1980), soccer player Terry Kirkman (born 1939), retired Vocalist and Wind Instruments for The Association.
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2023History
The median household income in 2023 was $76,338, and the per capita income was $26,889.

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Historical Timeline

1897Government
In 1897, a "Township of Marquette" was founded within the borders of the modern city of Montclair.
1900History
In 1900, a 1,000 acres (4.0 km2) tract of land was surveyed and named "Monte Vista".
1907Government
A small settlement to the south of Monte Vista was established in 1907 and named "Narod".
1956Military
The Monte Vista tract experienced growth in residential development after the Second World War, and the tract was incorporated as the city of Monte Vista on April 25, 1956.
1958History
Due to conflict with the Post Office, which refused to open an office in Monte Vista due to a name conflict with a community in Northern California, the city was renamed Montcla...
1980History
== Notable residents == Danny Califf (born 1980), soccer player Terry Kirkman (born 1939), retired Vocalist and Wind Instruments for The Association.
2023History
The median household income in 2023 was $76,338, and the per capita income was $26,889.

Did You Know?

1
Montclair is located in the state of California.
2
Montclair has a population of 37,865 residents.
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The population was 37,865 in the 2020 United States census.

Famous People from Montclair, California

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Nick Rimando
Association Football Player · Born Jun 17, 1979 · Age 46
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Danny Califf
Association Football Player · Born Mar 17, 1980 · Age 45
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Dorothy Kirsten
Actor, Opera Singer · Born Jul 6, 1910 · Died Nov 18, 1992 (age 82)
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Bryan Barberena
Mixed Martial Arts Fighter · Born May 3, 1989 · Age 36

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