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Turlock, California

Located in Stanislaus County, California, Turlock was established in 1871. Turlock has a large Assyrian Christian community. Central Valley dairy and agricultural powerhouse.
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Founded 1871 | Population 76,000 | Peak 76,000 (2024) | County Stanislaus County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Turlock, California

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1871 Railroad Town: Central Pacific stop.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Turlock's character and economy.
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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Turlock's identity and economy.
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1957 CSU Stanislaus: University established.
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2000 Dairy Capital: Major dairy and ag region.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1871 Transport
Railroad Town
1890 Culture
Higher Education
1942 Government
Military Presence
1957 Culture
CSU Stanislaus
2000 Business
Dairy Capital

Did You Know?

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Turlock has a large Assyrian Christian community.
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Central Valley dairy and agricultural powerhouse.
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Swedish settlers were among the earliest residents.
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Turlock is located in Stanislaus County, California.
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Turlock was founded in 1871.

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