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Introduction to Antioch, California
The city of Antioch, known as the Gateway to the Delta, is located on the banks of the San Joaquin River in Northern California. It is situated in Contra Costa County, approximately 45 miles east of San Francisco, 50 miles west of Stockton, and 60 miles southwest of Sacramento. Antioch got its name in 1851 after the Biblical city of Antioch. Incorporated in 1872, the city's first major industries were hay, lumber and shipping. Salmon fishing also played a significant role in Antioch’s economy. In later years, the coal mines of Nortonville and Somersville (now both tourist attractions) helped put Antioch on the map, due to the prolific amount of coal produced there during the latter-half of the 19th century.
Things to do in and around Antioch
Antioch is home to the following cultural and recreational sites:
Access to the varied array of attractions in the city of San Francisco is less than an hour's drive away. Among some of the more popular are the following:
The Bay Area is home to several professional sports teams. Among them are the following:
Comparing Antioch to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):
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Detailed pages on related topics: Antioch travel • Antioch mortgages and property.
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