Phillips Ranch, Pomona, California facts for kids
Phillips Ranch is a planned community in Pomona, a city in Los Angeles County, California. It was first developed in 1965 by Louis Lesser. This neighborhood is easy to get to because it's close to major freeways like the Pomona Freeway (SR 60), the Orange Freeway (SR 57), and the Chino Valley Freeway (SR 71). The zip code for Phillips Ranch is 91766. It's about 4 miles southwest of downtown Pomona. Many people who live here use "Phillips Ranch, CA" as their address, and the postal service accepts it! People often call the area "Phillips Ranch" instead of just "Pomona."
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History of Phillips Ranch
Phillips Ranch is built on land that used to be part of a large ranch owned by Louis Phillips. In 1864, Louis Phillips bought this land, which was part of the huge 22,340-acre Rancho San Jose. He bought it from two businessmen who had previously purchased it from Ricardo Vejar.
Later, in 1964, a company called Louis Lesser Enterprises, Inc. bought Phillips Ranch. At the time, it was one of the biggest pieces of undeveloped land in Los Angeles County. They started building homes there, eventually creating 10,000 houses!
The Louis Phillips Mansion
The Phillips Mansion is a historic house in Pomona, California. It was built in 1875 by Louis Phillips. By the 1890s, Louis Phillips had become one of the wealthiest people in Los Angeles County. The mansion was located along the old Butterfield Stage route, which was a famous path for stagecoaches. Because of its location, the Phillips Mansion became an important place for community events in the Pomona and Spadra areas. In 1974, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places, making it one of the first historic sites in Los Angeles County to receive this special recognition.
Geography of Phillips Ranch
Phillips Ranch is surrounded by different areas. To the east, you'll find the 71 Freeway. To the south is Chino Hills, and to the west is Diamond Bar. The Westmont Ridge is to the north. The community is about 800 feet above sea level, but some parts are higher, reaching up to 950 feet. The highest point is in the northwestern part of the neighborhood, near Mission Boulevard and Temple Avenue.
Education in Phillips Ranch
Phillips Ranch is part of the Pomona Unified School District, just like the rest of Pomona. This school district even serves parts of Diamond Bar. There are two elementary schools in Phillips Ranch: Decker Elementary School and Ranch Hills Elementary School.
Diamond Ranch High School is located where Diamond Bar and Phillips Ranch meet, up in the hills. This school has been recognized as a California Distinguished School by the California Department of Education in both 2003 and 2007. Diamond Ranch High School is known for its unique design and was built in a hilly area. The City of Industry helped a lot with the school's construction, providing $5.4 million and selling 80 acres of undeveloped land for just one dollar.
Higher Education Options
- California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) is a four-year university nearby.
- Mt. San Antonio College, also known as Mt. SAC, is a college located in nearby Walnut, California.
- Western University of Health is another university in the area.
Main Roads in Phillips Ranch
Here are some of the main roads you'll find in Phillips Ranch:
- Rio Rancho Road
- Phillips Ranch Road
- Avenida Rancheros
- Village Loop Road
- Old Pomona Road
- Temple Avenue
- Santa Clara Drive
- North Ranch Road
- Mission Boulevard
- Los Felis Drive
- Chino Hills Parkway
