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Acton is an unincorporated census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California near the Antelope Valley. According to the 2010 census, Acton had a population of 7,596 up from 2,390 at the 2000 census. Acton is a small residential community located in the rugged Sierra Pelona Mountains. It is... off the Antelope Valley Freeway near Palmdale. Acton is roughly 20 miles northeast of the San Fernando Valley and 47 miles north of downtown Los Angeles. The town has a rural western theme which can be seen in its homes, commercial buildings, and historical buildings . The homes in the mountains around Acton have great views of the valley below. In the valley are ranch style homes, often with equestrian facilities. While Acton is not a part of the Antelope Valley, it is grouped together with the "AV" in the General Plan. Acton has a Metrolink commuter rail station, on its border with Palmdale that is themed in an "old western" style and has been seen in various movies and commercials. Acton was founded in 1887 by gold miners who were working in the Red Rover Mine.
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