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Palmdale
City Hall Phone: (661) 267-5100
City Hall Address: 38300 Sierra Hwy # A, Palmdale, CA 93550
City Website: http://www.cityofpalmdale.org/Your-City-Hall
Historical Overview of Palmdale, California
Palmdale is a city in the center of northern Los Angeles County in the U.S. state of California. The San Gabriel Mountains separate Palmdale from the City of Los Angeles.
The area now known as Palmdale was originally inhabited by tribal groups who lived in the Antelope Valley for an estimated 11,000 years. The region served as a trade route for nomadic communities traveling between present-day Arizona, New Mexico, and California’s coast. Before European settlers arrived, the Kitanemuk people occupied the area, and it is believed that the Yokuts, Chumash, and Shoshone peoples also lived in the region.
The Antelope Valley was first explored by Spanish soldier Captain Pedro Fages in 1772. Shortly after, Captain Juan Bautista de Anza and Father Francisco Garces led a colonizing expedition across the Mojave Desert from Mexico to Monterey in 1773, opening a vital overland route through this harsh terrain. Garces later returned in 1776, accompanied by guides from the San Gabriel Mission, and documented the expansive El Tejon Rancheria of the Cuabajoy Indians. Following the departure of the Shoshone people, settlers from Spain and Mexico moved in, establishing large cattle ranches. By the late 1880s, these ranches were divided into smaller homesteads farmed by settlers from Germany, France, and Nebraska.
The first permanent settlement in Palmdale, originally called “Palmenthal,” was founded on April 20, 1886, by Lutheran settlers of German and Swiss descent from the American Midwest. Folklore suggests that these settlers mistook the local Joshua trees for palm trees and named their new village accordingly. The settlement officially established its presence with a post office opening in June 1888. By the 1890s, settlers continued to arrive, growing grain and fruit despite the challenges of farming in the dry desert climate. A prolonged drought, however, forced many of the settlers to abandon the area, and by 1899 only one family remained in Palmenthal. The remaining settlers relocated closer to the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks, established a new community, and named it Palmdale. A railroad station was built to support the rail line between Los Angeles and San Francisco, making Palmdale more accessible. Additionally, the Wells Fargo stagecoach line, which operated from San Francisco to New Orleans, had a stop in Palmdale.
Today, remnants of the original settlements can be seen in the Palmdale Pioneer Cemetery and the old schoolhouse, which has been relocated to McAdam Park. Palmdale’s modern growth truly took off in the mid-1800s, influenced by cattle ranching, the gold rush, and the arrival of the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1876. However, the completion of the California Aqueduct in 1913, which brought much-needed water to the desert, marked a significant turning point. With a steady water supply, crops such as apples, pears, and alfalfa flourished, and Palmdale’s population began to grow. The city’s first newspaper, the Palmdale Post, was published in 1915, and the completion of Mint Canyon/Lancaster Road (later part of U.S. Route 6 and now Sierra Highway) in 1921 further boosted agriculture and trade.
By the 1930s, agriculture was Palmdale’s main industry, but World War II shifted the region’s focus. The U.S. government established Muroc Air Base, now Edwards Air Force Base, and Palmdale Airport soon followed, becoming an aerospace hub. By 1953, aerospace giants like Lockheed had set up facilities in Palmdale, leading to the city’s reputation as the “Aerospace Capital of America.” This industry brought new jobs and marked a significant shift in the town’s economy.
Palmdale was formally incorporated as a city in August 1962, covering an initial two square miles around what is now its civic center. The Antelope Valley Freeway was completed in 1964, connecting Palmdale to Los Angeles and spurring further development. The city expanded significantly throughout the 1960s and 1970s, with large tracts of land being annexed and industry thriving. Efforts to develop Palmdale into a major transportation hub included the construction of LA/Palmdale Regional Airport in the early 1970s under a joint-use agreement with the U.S. Air Force. By 1974, the Antelope Valley Freeway extended to the Mojave’s southern border.
Palmdale continued its transformation, opening its first municipal building, the Palmdale City Library, in 1977. Around this time, Lancaster, Palmdale’s northern neighbor, also incorporated as a city. Though Lancaster initially remained the larger community, Palmdale increasingly established itself as a key part of the Antelope Valley, experiencing rapid growth and playing a significant role in the region’s development.