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Orange, California

Located in Orange County, California, Orange was established in 1869. Orange's Old Towne district has one of the largest antique shopping areas in Southern California. The city has a unique circular town plaza, unlike the typical grid patterns of most California cities.
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Founded 1869 | Population 138,681 | Peak 138,681 (2024) | County Orange County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Orange, California

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1869 Town Founded: Named for the Valencia oranges that became its primary crop.
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1923 Chapman University Founded: Private university established; grows into significant institution.
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1964 Old Towne Preservation: Historic plaza and circular town square preserved; becomes NRHP district.
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2015 Old Towne Antique District: Historic downtown known for antique shops and dining.
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Latest News in Orange

Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Misses Out On $61,000 Over This Tough Puzzle
A Wheel of Fortune contestant saw $61,000 slip away in the Bonus Round last week, leaving fans stunned over what many called one o…
Jan 1, 1970
Dead or Missing Scientists Pose “National Security Threat,” Top House Republican Warns as Oversight Committee Launches Probe
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has declared a series of deaths and disappearances involving at least 11 Am…
Jan 1, 1970
Trump’s Psychedelic Pivot: Executive Order Accelerates Review of Mind-Altering Drugs for Mental Health Crisis
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday directing federal agencies to fast-track the review and potential app…
Jan 1, 1970
White House Signals Review of Mysterious Deaths and Disappearances Among U.S. Scientists in Sensitive Fields
The Trump administration has indicated it will examine a cluster of unexplained deaths and disappearances involving at least 10 Am…
Jan 1, 1970
California’s “Stop Nick Shirley Act”: Privacy Measure or Assault on Investigative Journalism?
California lawmakers advanced a controversial bill Monday that critics have dubbed the “Stop Nick Shirley Act,” raising sharp …
Jan 1, 1970
Sexual Assault Probe and Staff Revolt Threaten to End Congressman’s California Gubernatorial Bid
Rep. Eric Swalwell’s once-promising campaign for California governor has unraveled with breathtaking speed. In little more than …

Complete Historical Timeline

1869 Culture
Town Founded
1923 Culture
Chapman University Founded
1964 Architecture
Old Towne Preservation
2015 Culture
Old Towne Antique District

Did You Know?

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Orange's Old Towne district has one of the largest antique shopping areas in Southern California.
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The city has a unique circular town plaza, unlike the typical grid patterns of most California cities.
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Chapman University in Orange was founded in 1861 by members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
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Orange is located in Orange County, California.
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Orange was founded in 1869.

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