Lancaster, California
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Lancaster is a charter city in Los Angeles County, situated in the Antelope Valley of the Mojave Desert. Originally a Paiute tribal area, it became a hub for trade routes connecting California with Arizona and the Great Basin. The arrival of the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1876 spurred its development from a water stop into a settled community.
Statistics
Area
244.91 km²
Population
173,516