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Rancho Cucamonga, California

Located in San Bernardino County, California, Rancho Cucamonga was established in 1887. Jack Benny made 'Rancho Cucamonga' a famous comedy punchline. The Sycamore Inn has operated since 1848.
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Founded 1887 | Population 177,673 | Peak 177,673 (2024) | County San Bernardino County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Rancho Cucamonga, California

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1839 Cucamonga Rancho Land Grant: 13,000-acre grant becomes early CA wine region.
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1939 Route 66 Through Town: Foothill Blvd section past 1848 Sycamore Inn.
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1977 Three Communities Merge: Alta Loma, Cucamonga, Etiwanda incorporate as one city.
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2004 Victoria Gardens Opens: 147-store outdoor center becomes city's downtown.
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2024 Brightline West Terminus: Selected for high-speed rail to Las Vegas.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1839 Culture
Cucamonga Rancho Land Grant
1939 Transport
Route 66 Through Town
1977 Government
Three Communities Merge
2004 Business
Victoria Gardens Opens
2024 Transport
Brightline West Terminus

Did You Know?

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Jack Benny made 'Rancho Cucamonga' a famous comedy punchline.
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The Sycamore Inn has operated since 1848.
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One of California's earliest wine regions, dating to 1839.
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Rancho Cucamonga is located in San Bernardino County, California.
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Rancho Cucamonga was founded in 1887.

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