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Today In SCV History: June 21, 1941 - Placeritos Ranch Gets Its Name
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Today In SCV History: June 21, 1941
Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 06/21/2026 1:35pm
Article Summary:
**Today in SCV History (June 21, 1941): Placeritos Ranch Officially Named in Placerita Canyon**
On June 21, 1941, Ernest “Ernie” Hickson officially renamed Monogram Ranch in Placerita Canyon to Placeritos Ranch after buying out his business partner. The 110-acre property became a popular filming location for numerous low-budget Westerns in the 1930s and 1940s and later evolved into Melody Ranch under new owner Gene Autry. Over the years, the ranch also served as a community gathering spot and iconic movie set in Santa Clarita’s history.
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Date: 06/21/2026 1:35pm
Article Summary:
**Today in SCV History (June 21, 1941): Placeritos Ranch Officially Named in Placerita Canyon**
On June 21, 1941, Ernest “Ernie” Hickson officially renamed Monogram Ranch in Placerita Canyon to Placeritos Ranch after buying out his business partner. The 110-acre property became a popular filming location for numerous low-budget Westerns in the 1930s and 1940s and later evolved into Melody Ranch under new owner Gene Autry. Over the years, the ranch also served as a community gathering spot and iconic movie set in Santa Clarita’s history.
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