Modern Stanton can trace its origins to one of the largest land grants made in California - a concession which covered over 300,000 acres of land. Manuel Perez Nieto, the successful petitioner, found his grant reduced approximately one-half following a protest by the padres of Mission San Gabriel. Upon Manuel Nieto's death in 1804, his son Juan Jose, took title to Rancho Los Coyotes and Rancho Los Alamitos.
In recent years Stanton, now three square miles with over 32,984 residents, has experienced rapid growth in the commercial, industrial and residential sectors, creating a balanced community, with a deep sense of pride in its accomplishments. The Stanton Redevelopment Agency has been extremely successful in improving the quality of life in the City through revitalization of its commercial and residential areas. Through public-private partnerships, major new developments have been attracted which promise to sustain the City for years to come
In early 1987, the city shed its longtime motto, "Crossroads to Vacationland," because it implied that tourists merely drove through Stanton to reach Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm and the beaches.
Today, it's motto is "Community Pride and Forward Vision."
The
Community Center provides facilities for many different types of
business and/or social functions. Banquets, formal and informal dinners,
dances, receptions, fashion shows, theater, movie presentations,
marketing, promotional and display functions, small or breakout
meetings, fund raising events and much more can be accommodated within
the Community Center.
