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Hawthorne, California

Located in Los Angeles County, California, Hawthorne was established in 1922. The Beach Boys formed in Hawthorne — their childhood home is a California landmark. SpaceX headquarters and rocket factory are in Hawthorne.
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Founded 1922 | Population 87,000 | Peak 87,000 (2024) | County Los Angeles County

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1922Founded: Hawthorne was founded in Los Angeles County.
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1950Economic Development: Hawthorne grew through manufacturing and industry.
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1961Beach Boys Formed: Wilson brothers form the Beach Boys in Hawthorne.
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2002SpaceX Headquarters: Elon Musk establishes SpaceX HQ.
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1950 Industry
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1961 Culture
Beach Boys Formed
2002 Science
SpaceX Headquarters

Did You Know?

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The Beach Boys formed in Hawthorne — their childhood home is a California landmark.
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SpaceX headquarters and rocket factory are in Hawthorne.
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Named after author Nathaniel Hawthorne.
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Hawthorne is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Hawthorne was founded in 1922.
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