- Newhall, Santa Clarita, California
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Coordinates: 34°22′38.29″N 118°31′33.91″W / 34.3773028°N 118.5260861°W
Newhall, 1919
Newhall is the southernmost and oldest district of Santa Clarita, California. Prior to the 1987 consolidation of Valencia, Canyon Country, Saugus, Newhall, and other geographically proximate settlements into the conglomerate city of Santa Clarita, it was an independent but unincorporated town. It was the first permanent Anglo settlement in the valley.
Named after businessman Henry Newhall, Newhall is home to the William S. Hart County Park, featuring tours of the famous silent movie maker's mansion. Over the years, Newhall has been the location for many movies, including Suddenly (1954) and Disney's The World's Greatest Athlete (1973).
Newhall was the site of the Newhall massacre, in which four California Highway Patrol officers were shot to death on April 6, 1970, during a traffic stop of two heavily armed career criminals. This led to increased emphasis on officer safety both within the CHP and across the nation.
References
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External links
- Santa Clarita Guide - An Official Guide to the Santa Clarita Valley
- "Complete History of Newhall". Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society. http://www.scvhistory.com/scvhistory/newhalldt.htm. Retrieved 2004-07-04. (Photos, text, TV shows)
- CHP webpage on the Newhall Incident
- Newhall Information on SantaClarita.com
- Official hub for Newhall history and redevelopment info
- Santa Clarita Homes
- Daily Listings of Newhall Homes for Sale.
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- Populated places in Los Angeles County, California
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