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Vallejo, California

Located in Solano County, California, Vallejo was established in 1851. Vallejo was California's state capital — for about one week in 1851. Mare Island Naval Shipyard was the first U.S. Navy base on the Pacific Coast, operating for 142 years.
Founded 1851 | Population 118,837 | Peak 118,837 (2024) | County Solano County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Vallejo, California

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1851 Brief State Capital: Serves as California's capital for one week.
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1854 Mare Island Naval Shipyard: First U.S. Navy base on Pacific Coast established.
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1942 WWII Shipbuilding: Mare Island builds submarines and ships for war effort.
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1996 Mare Island Closes: Naval shipyard closes after 142 years; economic devastation.
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2008 City Declares Bankruptcy: Vallejo becomes largest CA city to file bankruptcy.
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2015 Recovery: City emerges from bankruptcy; bay area housing prices bring new residents.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1851 Government
Brief State Capital
1854 Government
Mare Island Naval Shipyard
1942 Industry
WWII Shipbuilding
1996 Government
Mare Island Closes
2008 Business
City Declares Bankruptcy
2015 Business
Recovery

Did You Know?

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Vallejo was California's state capital — for about one week in 1851.
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Mare Island Naval Shipyard was the first U.S. Navy base on the Pacific Coast, operating for 142 years.
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Vallejo was the largest California city to declare bankruptcy in 2008.
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Vallejo is located in Solano County, California.
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Vallejo has a population of approximately 118,837.

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