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Westminster is a city in western Orange County, California, United States. Westminster was founded in 1870 by Rev. Lemuel Webber as a Presbyterian temperance colony and was incorporated in 1957. Westminster is bordered by the city of Seal Beach on the west, by Garden Grove on the north and east, and by Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley on ...
A review of Westminster’s history can help recognize trends and events that shaped the way the City has evolved over the last 200 years. Westminster’s roots run deep, with history dating back to the 1800s, as early as any other community in Orange County.
Our City. Incorporated in 1957, Westminster, CA is a vibrant and diverse community with a rich history and blend of residents, businesses, and tourists from many ethnic cultures and backgrounds. Located in northwest Orange County, Westminster occupies 10.2 square miles and is surrounded by some of Southern California’s key attractions ...
Westminster is a city in western Orange County, California, United States. Westminster was founded in 1870 by Rev. Lemuel Webber as a Presbyterian temperance colony and was incorporated in 1957.
Westminster Civic Center. 8200 Westminster Blvd Westminster, CA 92683 Phone: (714) 898-3311 Fax: (714) 373-4684. City Hall Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Lobby is fully open for both walk-ins and appointments. Appointments are strongly recommended. Click here to schedule an appointment or text (714) 947-2859.
Residents voted in incorporate in 1957 as a bedroom community to the aerospace, industrial and commercial centers of Los Angeles. By 1970, the city's population had nearly quadrupled from 16,000 in 1957 to 60,000. In the 1970s, Westminster Mall was built, adding to the city's financial base.
Project W. Launched in 2019, Project W is a clearinghouse of completed and upcoming city improvement projects, a portal for economic development, information on places and events of interest in the City, consolidated contact information for City departments, and a place where you can provide feedback on Westminster’s priorities.
