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Today In SCV History: August 20, 1967 - Valencia Dedicated As A 'New Town'
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Today In SCV History: August 20, 1967
Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 08/20/2026 9:00am
Article Summary:
August 20, 1967: Valencia Dedicated as a Master-Planned “New Town” in the Santa Clarita Valley
On Aug. 20, 1967, the Newhall Land and Farming Co. formally dedicated Valencia as a master-planned “new town” built on former ranch and farmland. The ceremony featured Valencia, Spain’s mayor, local dignitaries and a symbolic “Chain of Title” souvenir, while the community’s first tract homes were marketed for about $25,000.
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Date: 08/20/2026 9:00am
Article Summary:
August 20, 1967: Valencia Dedicated as a Master-Planned “New Town” in the Santa Clarita Valley
On Aug. 20, 1967, the Newhall Land and Farming Co. formally dedicated Valencia as a master-planned “new town” built on former ranch and farmland. The ceremony featured Valencia, Spain’s mayor, local dignitaries and a symbolic “Chain of Title” souvenir, while the community’s first tract homes were marketed for about $25,000.
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