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Montebello, California

Located in Los Angeles County, California, Montebello was established in 1920. Name means 'beautiful mountain' in Italian. The Montebello oil field was discovered in 1917.
Founded 1920 | Population 64,000 | Peak 64,000 (2024) | County Los Angeles County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Montebello, California

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1885Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Montebello.
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1917Oil Discovery: Montebello oil field.
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1920Incorporated: East LA suburb.
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2010Modern Era: Montebello continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1885 Transport
Railroad Era
1917 Industry
Oil Discovery
1920 Government
Incorporated
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Name means 'beautiful mountain' in Italian.
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The Montebello oil field was discovered in 1917.
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Predominantly Hispanic community east of downtown LA.
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Montebello is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Montebello was founded in 1920.
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