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90601, 90602, 90603, 90604, 90605 Return to Index
The population of Whittier is approximately 77,671.
The amount of land area in Whittier is 32.451 sq. kilometers.
Whittier elevation is 365 feet above sea level. Return to Index Whittier location: at the foot of the La Puente hills near Los Angeles, South of the 60 Freeway and east of the 605
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History & History Related Items Whittier history: The community was founded by members of the Society of Friends (Quakers) in 1887 and named for the poet John Greenleaf Whittier. President Richard M. Nixon attended college and practiced law in Whittier. In its earlier years, Whittier was known for its citrus industry. Whittier attractions: NOTED NOTABLES Lou Henry - wife of US President Herbert Hoover Other notables from Whittier include renowned American authors, Jassamyn West, whose "Friendly Persuasion" wrote about the life of the Quakers in (Whittier) California and MFK Fisher who became internationally known for her colorful culinary tales. Return to Index
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