The settlement became known as Compton in 1869.
Compton’s early settlers faced severe hardship as they tilled the earth to scratch out a meager existence. There was a much-revered preacher in Pittsylvania Co., VA named Griffith Dickenson during the period. According to Atkinson, they named a towering large rock now at the north end of Figueroa Street the “The Bird” or the “Eagle Rock.” The rock was so named because of the wing-shaped shadow it cast over the area below. The new city, with a population of 500 people, held its first City Council meeting on May 14, 1888 in the home of William H. Carpenter.Voters approved adoption of a new municipal charter, which provided for the city manager form of government.On March 10, 1933, a devastating earthquake took lives, toppled schools and caused major damage to the main business district. Gibson for five dollars an acre had originally been the northeast portion of the territory known as Rancho San Pedro, which was granted to Juan Jose Dominguez by the Spanish Crown. In the late 1940s, middle class African-Americans began moving into the area, particularly in the western area. Prior to World War II, Compton was 95 percent white.
The territory was settled in 1867 by a band of 30 pioneering families, who were led to the area by Griffith Dickenson Compton. By 1869, it was known simply as Compton. Construction has also begun on 136 condominium units in a gated, mixed use complex on Tamarind Avenue. Centennial High School was built to accommodate a growing student population. There was a much-revered preacher in Pittsylvania Co., VA named Griffith Dickenson during the period. Voters elected Douglas Dollarhide, the City’s first African American mayor. With plans to build an exclusive, luxury bedroom community, Green came up with the perfect name: For centuries, the area we now know as Malibu was home to the seafaring Chumash. The burgeoning student population required the Compton Unified School District to construct William F. Jefferson Elementary School, the first new school in the district in 35 years. The first black families came to the city just before World War II. Originally named Gibsonville, after one of the tract owners, it was later called Comptonville. NWA’s seminal album was released 30 years ago this month. Toberman christened his new development “Outpost Estates,” and began to build upper-middle class homes in the Spanish, Mediterranean, and California modern styles. This quaint, artistic Highland Park neighborhood was originally part of the Rancho San Rafael. Compton was settled in 1867 by thirty pioneer families led by Griffith Dickenson Compton, after whom the city was named. According to Atkinson, Glendora was named for the glen behind founder George D. Whitcomb’s house and his wife, Leadora. STAC 5/L1/29 - B A C I D - 44 Eliz - Lincolnshire - Henry Earl of Lincoln v Sir Edward Dimocke, Roger Bayard, Marmaduke Dickenson, John Cradock Sr, John Craddock Jr see STAC co Lincoln; STAC 5/L1/30 - B Dr - 37 Eliz - - John Lenheader v John Sampson, Richard Sampson, George Pette see STAC Lenheader Though the large reservoir that dominates this hip Eastside enclave often seems to shimmer like dull tin, that has nothing to do with its name. In 1900, a group of oil industry veterans and businessmen, including Burton E. Green bought the land, hoping to strike oil. In 1867, a wagon train, led by Griffith Dickenson Compton, arrived on a portion of rural land which had once been part of the 75,000-acre Rancho San Pedro. By 1887, the settlers felt the need for improved local government. This industrial and commercial complex houses some of the largest national and international corporations, including 3-M, Datsun, Ralphs and Xerox. Cold, heavy rains greeted the settlers soon after their arrival, and a devastating flood threatened to wipe out the community before it even got started. Originally named Gibsonville, after one of the tract owners, it was later called Comptonville. The first African American families moved to the area. However, land sales did take place including 4,600 acres in the northwest portion of the rancho where a wagon train of ten families led by Griffith Dickenson Compton arrived to settle. One newspaper The local of this paper the other day had a look at the ‘Palms,’ an incipient town on the line of the S.P. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their requestYou are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial.The email does not appear to be a valid email address. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from.
Compton’s early settlers faced severe hardship as they tilled the earth to scratch out a meager existence. There was a much-revered preacher in Pittsylvania Co., VA named Griffith Dickenson during the period. According to Atkinson, they named a towering large rock now at the north end of Figueroa Street the “The Bird” or the “Eagle Rock.” The rock was so named because of the wing-shaped shadow it cast over the area below. The new city, with a population of 500 people, held its first City Council meeting on May 14, 1888 in the home of William H. Carpenter.Voters approved adoption of a new municipal charter, which provided for the city manager form of government.On March 10, 1933, a devastating earthquake took lives, toppled schools and caused major damage to the main business district. Gibson for five dollars an acre had originally been the northeast portion of the territory known as Rancho San Pedro, which was granted to Juan Jose Dominguez by the Spanish Crown. In the late 1940s, middle class African-Americans began moving into the area, particularly in the western area. Prior to World War II, Compton was 95 percent white.
The territory was settled in 1867 by a band of 30 pioneering families, who were led to the area by Griffith Dickenson Compton. By 1869, it was known simply as Compton. Construction has also begun on 136 condominium units in a gated, mixed use complex on Tamarind Avenue. Centennial High School was built to accommodate a growing student population. There was a much-revered preacher in Pittsylvania Co., VA named Griffith Dickenson during the period. Voters elected Douglas Dollarhide, the City’s first African American mayor. With plans to build an exclusive, luxury bedroom community, Green came up with the perfect name: For centuries, the area we now know as Malibu was home to the seafaring Chumash. The burgeoning student population required the Compton Unified School District to construct William F. Jefferson Elementary School, the first new school in the district in 35 years. The first black families came to the city just before World War II. Originally named Gibsonville, after one of the tract owners, it was later called Comptonville. NWA’s seminal album was released 30 years ago this month. Toberman christened his new development “Outpost Estates,” and began to build upper-middle class homes in the Spanish, Mediterranean, and California modern styles. This quaint, artistic Highland Park neighborhood was originally part of the Rancho San Rafael. Compton was settled in 1867 by thirty pioneer families led by Griffith Dickenson Compton, after whom the city was named. According to Atkinson, Glendora was named for the glen behind founder George D. Whitcomb’s house and his wife, Leadora. STAC 5/L1/29 - B A C I D - 44 Eliz - Lincolnshire - Henry Earl of Lincoln v Sir Edward Dimocke, Roger Bayard, Marmaduke Dickenson, John Cradock Sr, John Craddock Jr see STAC co Lincoln; STAC 5/L1/30 - B Dr - 37 Eliz - - John Lenheader v John Sampson, Richard Sampson, George Pette see STAC Lenheader Though the large reservoir that dominates this hip Eastside enclave often seems to shimmer like dull tin, that has nothing to do with its name. In 1900, a group of oil industry veterans and businessmen, including Burton E. Green bought the land, hoping to strike oil. In 1867, a wagon train, led by Griffith Dickenson Compton, arrived on a portion of rural land which had once been part of the 75,000-acre Rancho San Pedro. By 1887, the settlers felt the need for improved local government. This industrial and commercial complex houses some of the largest national and international corporations, including 3-M, Datsun, Ralphs and Xerox. Cold, heavy rains greeted the settlers soon after their arrival, and a devastating flood threatened to wipe out the community before it even got started. Originally named Gibsonville, after one of the tract owners, it was later called Comptonville. The first African American families moved to the area. However, land sales did take place including 4,600 acres in the northwest portion of the rancho where a wagon train of ten families led by Griffith Dickenson Compton arrived to settle. One newspaper The local of this paper the other day had a look at the ‘Palms,’ an incipient town on the line of the S.P. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their requestYou are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial.The email does not appear to be a valid email address. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from.