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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Compton,_CaliforniaCompton, California - Wikipedia

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   Compton is a city located in the Gateway Cities region of southern Los Angeles County, California, United States, [ 9 ] situated south of downtown Los Angeles. Compton is one of the oldest cities in the county, and on May 11, 1888, was the eighth city in Los Angeles County to incorporate.

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3. www.britannica.com › place › Compton-CaliforniaCompton | California, Map, & Population | Britannica

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   Compton, California. Compton, city, Los Angeles county, southwestern California, U.S. The tract was originally part of the Rancho San Pedro, a 1784 Spanish land grant. Founded as a Methodist colony in 1867 and named for G.D. Compton, a pioneer settler, it developed as a farming village.

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4. www.latimes.com › travel › listA guide to Compton: The best things to do, see and eat - Los...

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   Aug 9, 2024 · You may think you know Compton, but you have no idea. Here are the vital places to explore in this history-filled city.

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5. www.comptoncity.org › our-city › visitorsHistory of the City | Compton, CA

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   Known as the Hub City because of its location in nearly the exact geographical center of Los Angeles County, the City of Compton is one of the oldest cities in the county and the eighth to incorporate.

6. mapcarta.com › ComptonCompton Map - Gateway Cities, Los Angeles, California, USA -...

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   Compton is one of the Gateway Cities of Los Angeles, and is mainly known for being the birthplace of rappers Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, NWA and The Game, as well as of professional athletes Serena and Venus Williams. Overview. Map. Directions.

7. www.comptoncity.orgCompton, CA | Home

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   Create Your Household Life Safety Profile Today. Together, Building a Safer Community Through Prevention, Preparedness & Response. Click here for more Information. Online Services. Live Council Meetings. Report a Problem. City Council Agenda. Pay Your Bill.

8. simple.wikipedia.org › wiki › Compton,_CaliforniaCompton, California - Simple English Wikipedia, the free...

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   Compton is a city in Los Angeles County, California. It is southeast of Los Angeles, and is on the west side of the Los Angeles River. One stream that flows through it is called Compton Creek. The city's total land area is 10.2 square miles (26.4 square kilometers).