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Delano, California

Located in Kern County, California, Delano was established in 1913. Cesar Chavez led the historic 1965 Delano grape strike. The United Farm Workers union was essentially born here.
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Founded 1913 | Population 53,000 | Peak 53,000 (2024) | County Kern County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Delano, California

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1885Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Delano.
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1913Founded: Central Valley agricultural.
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1950Economic Development: Delano grew through the steel industry.
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1965Grape Strike: Delano grape strike — Cesar Chavez and UFW.
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2010Modern Era: Delano continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1885 Transport
Railroad Era
1913 Culture
Founded
1950 Industry
Economic Development
1965 Labor
Grape Strike
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Cesar Chavez led the historic 1965 Delano grape strike.
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The United Farm Workers union was essentially born here.
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Major table grape growing region in Kern County.
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Delano was founded in 1913.
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Delano has a population of approximately 53,000.
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