Compton in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

First United States Air Meet

Photographed by Michael Kindig, July 4, 2002

1. First United States Air Meet Marker

Inscription. About one half mile southeast of this spot, on Dominguez Hill in historic Rancho San Pedro, the first Air Meet in the United States was held during January 10-20, 1910. Subsequently, this area has evolved into one of the world's leading aviation-industrial centers.

Erected 1960 by California State Park Commission in cooperation with the City of Compton and the County of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 718.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Industry & Commerce • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 10, 1907.

Location. 33° 51.699′ N, 118° 14.098′ W. Marker is in Compton, California, in Los Angeles County. It is on Wilmington Avenue north of Curtiss Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18501 S Wilmington Ave, Compton CA 90220, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Domínguez Ranch House (approx. 1.1 miles away); PFC James Anderson (approx. 1.6 miles away); Heritage House (approx. 2.2 miles away); Jose Rizal (approx. 2½ miles away); Robert A. Cinader

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(approx. 2.6 miles away); Rancho Los Cerritos (approx. 2.7 miles away); Square Base Linotype Machine (approx. 3 miles away); Roosevelt Cemetery Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Compton.

Photographed by Michael Kindig, July 4, 2002

2. First United States Air Meet Marker

First Air Meet Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 20, 2019

3. First Air Meet Marker

Air Meet Poster image. Click for full size.

from Wikimedia Commons

4. Air Meet Poster

First United States Air Meet image. Click for full size.

courtesy Water & Power Associates

5. First United States Air Meet

Conglomerate photo of participating aircraft and spectators.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,227 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 3. submitted on March 21, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4, 5. submitted on May 14, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.