Interested in fun facts and the history of Lancaster, CA?
Then read on!

- Lancaster was established in the late 19th century as a railroad town and was named after Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
- The city is known for its aerospace industry and was home to the now-closed Edwards Air Force Base.
- In 1952, Lancaster was the site of the "Great Antelope Valley UFO Incident," in which multiple witnesses reported seeing unidentified flying objects in the sky.
- Lancaster is also home to the California Poppy Reserve, which features vast fields of the state flower.
- The city experienced significant growth in the 1980s and 1990s as people moved from Los Angeles in search of more affordable housing.
- Lancaster is one of the few cities in California that has its own municipal airport, the William J. Fox Airfield.
- In recent years, Lancaster has been working towards becoming a hub for green energy, with initiatives such as the construction of a solar power plant and a sustainability plan to reduce emissions.
- The city is also home to several parks and cultural institutions, such as the Lancaster Museum of Art and History and the Antelope Valley Indian Museum.