Today In SCV History: May 13, 1825 - Town Founder Henry Mayo Newhall Born In Saugus, Massachusetts img:is([sizes="auto" i], [sizes^="auto," i]) { contain-intrinsic-size: 3000px 1500px } Today In SCV History: May 13, 1825
Today In SCV History: May 13, 1825 - Town Founder Henry Mayo Newhall Born In Saugus, Massachusetts
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Today In SCV History: May 13, 1825
Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 05/13/2026 8:00am
Article Summary:
**Today in SCV History (May 13, 1825): Santa Clarita Founder Henry Mayo Newhall Born in Massachusetts**
On May 13, 1825, Henry Mayo Newhall — the namesake of many Santa Clarita landmarks — was born in Saugus, Massachusetts. His 1875 purchase of Rancho San Francisco laid the foundation for the community’s growth, with his family’s development company and philanthropic efforts continuing to shape the region more than a century later.
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Date: 05/13/2026 8:00am
Article Summary:
**Today in SCV History (May 13, 1825): Santa Clarita Founder Henry Mayo Newhall Born in Massachusetts**
On May 13, 1825, Henry Mayo Newhall — the namesake of many Santa Clarita landmarks — was born in Saugus, Massachusetts. His 1875 purchase of Rancho San Francisco laid the foundation for the community’s growth, with his family’s development company and philanthropic efforts continuing to shape the region more than a century later.
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