Alonzo Cook is recognized as Garden Grove's Founding Father (In 1874, he purchased 160 acres of land in the area). By 1889, Garden Grove had a population of about 200 people, and Garden Grove continued as a quiet farming community into the 20th Century. In 1905, the Pacific Electric Railroad came through Garden Grove, which brought along tourists, visitors, and more settlers. Agriculture continued as the town's main economy for many years, but in the 1950s, the area grew, and its rural nature changed to a more modern society. June 18, 1956, the City of Garden Grove was officially incorporated.
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