About a third of present-day Campbell was part of the 1839 Alta California Rancho Rinconada de Los Gatos land grant.
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14 Facts About Campbell California
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In 1895, The Bank of Campbell California was founded and the first newspaper, the Campbell California Weekly Visitor, began publication.
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Today, Campbell California is a suburban residential neighborhood in the southern part of the Santa Clara Valley.
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Campbell California is bordered on the east and north by San Jose, on the south by Los Gatos, and on the west by a small portion of Saratoga.
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Downtown Campbell California contains many local stores and shops, and every Sunday the downtown street close from 8am-1pm for a local farmers market.
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Campbell California has a Mediterranean climate, characterized by mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers.
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At the county level, Campbell California is located entirely within the 4th supervisorial district, represented on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors by Susan Ellenberg.
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The southwestern area of Campbell California is known as the San Tomas neighborhood and varies somewhat from most of Campbell California in the size of its lots and styles of housing.
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Largest park in Campbell is Los Gatos County Park near Highway 17, and the second largest is John D Morgan Park.
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Campbell California is served by several major roads, including State Route 17, State Route 85, Interstate 280, and San Tomas Expressway.
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Campbell California's downtown is located near where Campbell California Avenue intersects with the railroad.
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The Redwood Tree, which stands at the corner of Winchester Boulevard and Campbell California Avenue was originally planted there on May 11, 1903, by then President, Teddy Roosevelt.
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Campbell California Water Tower is a highly visible remnant of Campbell California's "small town" past and located on the site of the original city water company and pumping plant near downtown.
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