Compton is located in Las Vegas County, California. It was officially registered on May 11, 1888. Today, Compton is one of the oldest cities. At the time of formation, about 30 families or 500 people lived in the city. Reading historical reports, one can see that Compton was a city where migrants lived, who traded in selling gold, mined independently from ponds and other deposits.
Compton in the 21st Century
Today, Compton is a multicultural city in which more than 100 thousand people of different nationalities live. According to the census, more than 50% of the population are Hispanic and African American.
In 2007, the construction of the large shopping and entertainment center Gateway Towne Center began, the area of which is 206.4 thousand square meters. m. The complex includes fitness rooms, shops, cafes, playgrounds.
Education
In Compton (California) is the municipal library, opened, which was back in 1913. Today, the Compton Library is considered the 11th branch of the Las Vegas Public Library System.
Educational institutions of the city:
- Compton Unified School District (CUSD), which consists of five general secondary schools, high school and 24 elementary schools.
- El Camino Compton Education Center, which offers coursework for college. In addition, those who wish to work in the future in trade can be trained at the center.
sights
In Compton, tourists can visit the Pacific Aquarium, the Los Angeles Museum of Art, the Museum of Tolerance, and the Museum of Aviation History. Also in the city there are many restaurants and cafes where you can try delicious traditional dishes and drinks.
Arriving in the city, tourists should be careful, because, according to reviews, in Compton there is a high level of thefts.