Located in Los Angeles County, California, Pomona was established in 1875. Named for Roman goddess of fruit. LA County Fair attracts over a million visitors.
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Founded1875|Population146,416|Peak146,416(2024)|CountyLos Angeles County
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1875Founded as Ag Colony: Named for Roman goddess of fruit.
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1922LA County Fair Moves Here: One of largest county fairs in America.
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1942Japanese Internment Center: 5,400 held at fairgrounds.
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1991NHRA Winternationals: Premier drag racing at Pomona Raceway.
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2015Arts District Emerges: Downtown creative revitalization.
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Founded as Ag Colony
1922Culture
LA County Fair Moves Here
1942Civil Rights
Japanese Internment Center
1991Sports
NHRA Winternationals
2015Culture
Arts District Emerges
Did You Know?
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Named for Roman goddess of fruit.
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LA County Fair attracts over a million visitors.
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Pomona College is actually in neighboring Claremont.
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Pomona is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Pomona was founded in 1875.
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