Glendora is a city in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, about 25 miles northeast of Downtown Los Angeles, with a 2020 population of 52,558. Known as the “Pride of the Foothills,” it sits at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains and features a lively downtown called Glendora Village, filled with shops, cafes, and community events. The city’s neighborhoods include historic Queen Anne and Folk Victorian homes, early 20th-century bungalows, ranch-style houses, modern mansions, and estate homes with valley views. Glendora is bordered by Azusa, Citrus, San Dimas, Covina, Charter Oak, and the San Gabriel Mountains.
Historically, the area was inhabited as early as 6000 BCE. The Takic people arrived around 3500 BCE, and the Tongva (or Gabrieleños) were the dominant group by the time Europeans arrived. Tongva settlement included permanent villages and seasonal camps near water sources. Modern Glendora was used for seasonal camps and hunting, particularly around Dalton Canyon, with nearby villages including Asuksa-nga in present-day Azusa and Duarte and Momwamomutn-gna in present-day San Dimas.









