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1. D – Stockton only became the official name when the city was incorporated in 1850. 2. A – Almonds have been the county’s most important agricultural product for the past three years.
institution of higher education in 1851. The Stockton Symphony is the third-oldest professional orchestra in California. The oldest museum in the state (or anywhere west of the Mississippi for that matter) is Sacramento’s Crocker Art Museum. 4. B – Sons of Anarchy was set in a fictional town in San Joaquin County called “Charming” and several scenes
take place in Stockton. Raiders of the Lost Arc and All the King’s Men were filmed – but not set – in Stockton. 5. C – While Woodbridge (founded 1852) rivals Stockton as the oldest city in the county, Stockton was incorporated a year earlier in 1851. Lodi was founded in 1869 and Tracy in 1878.
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5. Which is the oldest city in San Joaquin County? a. Lodi b. Woodbridge c. Stockton d. Tracy 4. What shows and movies are set in San Joaquin County? a. Raiders of the Lost Arc b. Sons of Anarchy c. All the King’s Men d. None of the above
3. B – The University of the Pacific became California’s first chartered
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3. Which of these Stockton institutions was the first of its kind in California? a. Stockton Symphony b. University of the Pacific c. The Haggin Museum d. All of the above 2. What is the county’s top agricultural product? a. Almonds b. Milk c. Walnuts d. Grapes 1. During the Gold Rush era, what other name was Stockton known by? a. Gas City b. Mudville c. Tuleburg d. All of the above
For more fun facts: VisitStockton.org
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