History of Lancaster, Los Angeles, California, USA

1895 - Lancaster
Lancaster, a post-village in Los Angeles co, Cal. on the Southern Pacific Railroad, 75 miles N. of Los Angeles. It has general stores and business houses, Pop. about 100.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1916
Lancaster, a post-village of Los Angeles co., Cal., on the Southern Pacific R., 75 miles N". of Los Angeles. Pop. about 200.
Lippincotts New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns, Resorts, Islands, Rivers, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Etc., in Every Portion of the Globe, Part 1 Angelo Heilprin Louis Heilprin - January 1, 1916 J.B. Lippincott - Publisher

1940 - 4 AIR OFFICERS, SCHOOL BOY DIE; TWELVE ESCAPE.
Lancaster, Cal., Dec. 7 - (I.P.) - The toll of a collision between a school bus and an army station wagon rose to five today with the death in Community hospital of 14-year-old HOWARD McCALEB.

Young McCALEB was the first to die of 12 students involved in the accident. The four other victims were inspectors attached to the army air corps at Riverside, Cal., and an enlisted army man. Two students are seriously injured.

Girl Summons Help.

It was HOWARD McCALEB'S elder sister, ALVERDA, who crawled from the wreckage, thumbed a ride and summoned help for the injured.

The crash occurred on a desert highway northwest of Los Angeles as the inspectors were returning to March Field, Cal., from a trip to Muroc Field. Eye witnesses said the station was travelling "60 or 70 miles an hour," deputy sheriffs reported.

Also killed were:
EDWIN OSMOND, 48, Riverside, Cal., inspector.
NEEL URLING, 49, Riverside, Cal., inspector.
CLIFFORD NOYES, Crestline, Cal., inspector.
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Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Lancaster, California:
Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve: Visit this stunning natural reserve during the spring months when the rolling hills are covered in vibrant orange poppy blooms. It's a photographer's paradise and a great place for a scenic hike.

Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH): Explore the local art scene at MOAH. The museum features contemporary art exhibitions, historical displays, and interactive installations that showcase the region's culture and creativity.

Saddleback Butte State Park: If you're into hiking and camping, Saddleback Butte State Park is an excellent choice. It offers miles of hiking trails, camping facilities, and panoramic views of the Antelope Valley.

Lancaster Jethawks Baseball: Catch a minor league baseball game at The Hangar, the home stadium of the Lancaster Jethawks. It's a fun way to spend an evening with family or friends.

Prime Desert Woodland Preserve: This serene preserve offers walking trails through native Joshua Tree woodlands,... Read MORE...