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Compton is a city located in the Gateway Cities region of southern Los Angeles County, California, United States, [9] situated south of downtown Los Angeles. Compton is one of the oldest cities in the county, and on May 11, 1888, was the eighth city in Los Angeles County to incorporate.
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Known as the Hub City because of its location in nearly the exact geographical center of Los Angeles County, the City of Compton is one of the oldest cities in the county and the eighth to incorporate.
Aug 13, 2015 · Incorporated in 1888, Compton is one of the oldest cities in Los Angeles County. Legend has it that when the city was founded, Griffith Dickenson Compton stipulated that a portion of the city be...
Aug 9, 2024 · Located southeast of Los Angeles, Compton is known as “Hub City” because it’s located almost exactly in the center of Los Angeles County. The city was incorporated in 1888 — the eighth to do so...
May 19, 2024 · Compton, California, often mentioned in pop culture and known for its historical significance in music, is a city with much more to offer than its reputation might suggest. From its rich history to the vibrant local attractions, this city has a unique charm waiting to be discovered.
Dec 13, 2012 · He is co-editor of the blog Tropics of Meta. Rap group N.W.A. glorified Compton as ground zero of urban Black life -- while at the same time the city's demographics showed a shift towards a Latino majority.
Aug 12, 2024 · Compton, city, Los Angeles county, southwestern California, U.S. The tract was originally part of the Rancho San Pedro, a 1784 Spanish land grant. Founded as a Methodist colony in 1867 and named for G.D. Compton, a pioneer settler, it developed as a farming village.