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El Monte (ĕl mŏn`tē), city (1990 pop. 106,209), Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1912. A residential, industrial, and commercial city in the San Gabriel Valley, El Monte manufactures furniture, electronic equipment, semiconductors, chemicals, and plastic and metal products. The population has increased by more than 40% since the 1970s, diminishing the walnut groves the city is known for. El Monte was founded in 1852 by westward-bound pioneers on the Santa Fe Trail Santa Fe National Historic Trail (see National Parks and Monuments (table) follows the route of the old trail, with many sites marked or restored.
By the early 19th cent. small trapping parties had reached Santa Fe, then under Spanish rule; but they were forbidden to trade. ..... Click the link for more information. . How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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``Two weeks ago, we found out that El Monte is coming on board and getting their own bear. EL MONTE - Suspects who shot at Baldwin Park police during a traffic stop and led officers on a long chase - during which they fired on their pursuers - were arrested early Sunday after a gunfight in El Monte, sheriff's deputies said. Advanced Cast Products), Neenah, WI, has acquired Gregg Industries, El Monte, CA. |
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