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Rancho Cordova, California

Located in Sacramento County, California, Rancho Cordova was established in 2003. Aerojet tested rocket engines here during the Space Race. One of California's newest cities (2003).

Founded 2003 | Population 82,000 | Peak 82,000 (2024) | County Sacramento County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Rancho Cordova, California

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1955 Aerojet: Rocket testing facility.

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2003 Founded: Rancho Cordova was founded in Sacramento County.

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2003 Incorporated: One of CA's newest cities.

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2013 Rapid Development: Rancho Cordova experienced major residential and commercial development.

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Complete Historical Timeline

1955 Science

Aerojet

2003 Culture

Founded

2003 Government

Incorporated

2013 Culture

Rapid Development

Did You Know?

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Aerojet tested rocket engines here during the Space Race.

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One of California's newest cities (2003).

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Eastern Sacramento suburb near Folsom.

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Rancho Cordova is located in Sacramento County, California.

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Rancho Cordova has a population of approximately 82,000.

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Famous People from Rancho Cordova, California

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Brian C. Griffin

Businessman · Born 1953 · Age 73

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Lester Holt

Journalist, News Anchor · Born Mar 8, 1959 · Age 66

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