Located in San Bernardino County, California, Colton was established in 1887. Colton Crossing is one of the busiest rail junctions in America. Major railroad hub in the Inland Empire.
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Founded1887|Population56,000|Peak56,000(2024)|CountySan Bernardino County
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1887Founded: Colton was founded as a railroad town in San Bernardino County.
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1887Incorporated: Railroad hub.
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2010Modern Era: Colton continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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2020Modern Growth: Colton continued to grow as part of its metropolitan area.
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Colton Crossing is one of the busiest rail junctions in America.
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Major railroad hub in the Inland Empire.
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Adjacent to Loma Linda and San Bernardino.
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Colton is located in San Bernardino County, California.
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Colton was founded in 1887.
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