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San Gabriel, California

Located in Los Angeles County, California, San Gabriel was established in 1913. Mission 1771 — birthplace LA region. Famous Chinese restaurant scene.
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Founded 1913 | Population 40,000 | Peak 40,000 (2024) | County Los Angeles County

Top 10 Most Important Events for San Gabriel, California

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1771Mission: San Gabriel Arcángel.
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1885Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in San Gabriel.
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1913Founded: San Gabriel was founded as a railroad town in Los Angeles County.
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2010Modern Era: San Gabriel continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1771 Culture
Mission
1885 Transport
Railroad Era
1913 Culture
Founded
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Mission 1771 — birthplace LA region.
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Famous Chinese restaurant scene.
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San Gabriel Valley namesake.
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San Gabriel is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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San Gabriel was founded in 1913.

Famous People from San Gabriel, California

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George S. Patton
Military Personnel, Swimmer · Born Nov 11, 1885 · Died Dec 21, 1945 (age 60)
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Susan Atkins
Serial Killer, Criminal · Born May 7, 1948 · Died Sep 24, 2009 (age 61)
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Bill Mumy
Actor, Singer · Born Feb 1, 1954 · Age 72
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Darrall Imhoff
Basketball Player · Born Oct 11, 1938 · Died Jun 30, 2017 (age 78)
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Guy Rose
Painter · Born Mar 3, 1867 · Died Nov 17, 1925 (age 58)
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