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Introduction to Corning, California
Corning, California, in Tehama county, is 22 miles NW of Chico, California (center to center) and 100 miles N of Sacramento, California. As of the year 2000, 6,741 people lived in Corning.
Corning History
The city of Corning was officially incorporated in the year 1907. It was named in honor of John Corning, who was a railroad official. The area is also known as "Olive City". It is because the community is popular for its award - winning olive products. It is located in Tehama County, which was established in the year 1856. It was created from the parts of Colusa, Butte, and Shasta Counties. The county has been named after the City of Tehama. A splendid downtown intermodal station is located in the city of Corning. It was opened in the year 1998.
Corning and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Corning
A popular shopping destination of the area is Holiday Shopping Center. Those who are interested in history may visit museums like Tehama County Museum, National YoYo Museum, Chico Museum, and William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park. The churches in the are First United Methodist Church, Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, and Maranatha Worship Center. There are numerous parks in the community such as the Northside Park, Woodson Park, and Yost Park. The Corning Branch Tehama County Library is the nearby library.
Corning Transportation
Haigh Field Airport is the airport located nearby.
Corning Higher Education
The closest colleges to Corning include Shasta College, Napa Valley College, and Butte College.
Comparing Corning to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):
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