Today In SCV History: March 3, 1882 - First Arson Explosion Destroys Campton's General Store In Newhall img:is([sizes="auto" i], [sizes^="auto," i]) { contain-intrinsic-size: 3000px 1500px } Today In SCV History: March 3, 1882
Today In SCV History: March 3, 1882 - First Arson Explosion Destroys Campton's General Store In Newhall
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Today In SCV History: March 3, 1882
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Date: 03/03/2026 11:55am
Article Summary:
**Today in SCV History (March 3, 1882): Arson Explosion Destroys George Campton’s General Store in Newhall**
An early-morning arson attack on March 3, 1882, destroyed George Campton’s general store in Newhall when a fire ignited stored gunpowder, causing an explosion that leveled the building but allowed the family to escape. The loss, estimated at $10,000, marked a major setback for the town’s first postmaster and leading merchant, though Campton rebuilt within months and remained a central figure in Newhall’s development.
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Date: 03/03/2026 11:55am
Article Summary:
**Today in SCV History (March 3, 1882): Arson Explosion Destroys George Campton’s General Store in Newhall**
An early-morning arson attack on March 3, 1882, destroyed George Campton’s general store in Newhall when a fire ignited stored gunpowder, causing an explosion that leveled the building but allowed the family to escape. The loss, estimated at $10,000, marked a major setback for the town’s first postmaster and leading merchant, though Campton rebuilt within months and remained a central figure in Newhall’s development.
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