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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Compton, California

 
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1 ► California, Los Angeles County, Compton — 152 — Domínguez Ranch House — Rancho San Pedro — Battle of Domínguez Ranch —
Domínguez Ranch House Central portion built in 1826 by Manuel Domínguez. Rancho San Pedro Ten square leagues granted, provisionally by Governor Fages to Juan José Domínguez in 1784. Regranted by Governor Sola to Cristóbal . . . — — Map (db m64857) HM
2 ► California, Los Angeles County, Compton — Eagle Tree —
A sycamore tree, being Station 1 for the survey, the Rancho San Pedro, December, 1857. — — Map (db m196776) HM
3 ► California, Los Angeles County, Compton — 718 — First United States Air Meet —
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 . . . — — Map (db m50979) HM
4 ► California, Los Angeles County, Compton — 664 — Heritage House —
The original house of two rooms was built in 1869 by A.R. Loomis. Other rooms were added by successive occupants. It was marked as the "Oldest House in Compton" in 1955; purchased by the city June 11, 1957; and removed from 209 South Acacia Street . . . — — Map (db m50977) HM
5 ► California, Los Angeles County, Compton — PFC James Anderson — Vietnam War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient —
PFC James Anderson Jr. was born in Los Angeles California on Jan. 22, 1947. While living in the Carson area, he attended Los Angeles Harbor College for a year and a half before joining the United States Marine Corps in February of 1966. PFC . . . — — Map (db m62660) WM
 
 
 
 
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Oct. 3, 2026