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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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   • 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. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 95,740. [ 10] It is known as the "Hub City" due to its geographic centrality in Los Angeles County. [ 9]

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   Why is Compton a hub city?

   • 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. The territory was settled in 1867 by a band of 30 pioneering families, who were led to the area by Griffith Dickenson Compton.

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   What is Compton known for?

   • Compton has been referred to on numerous occasions in gang affiliation, gangsta rap and g-funk songs, especially in the late 1980s and throughout the 1990s, and so has attained an association not only with gang violence and crime, but with hip hop music as well. The city is known as the home of many famous rappers.

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   When was Compton incorporated?

   • In January 1888, a petition supporting the incorporation of Compton was forwarded to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, who in turn forwarded the petition to the State Legislature. On May 11, 1888, the city of Compton was incorporated with a population of 500 people. The first City Council meeting was held on May 14, 1888. [ 9]

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3. www.comptoncity.org › our-city › visitorsHistory of the City | Compton, CA

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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.

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   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...

5. www.latimes.com › travel › listA guide to Compton: The best things to do, see and eat - Los ...

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   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...

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   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.

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   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.

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   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.