Downtown Compton
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Downtown Compton | |
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 The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in front of the Compton City Hall and the Superior Court building. The monument is the logo for the city and is featured on signage. | |
| Nickname: Downtown C.P.T | |
 Interactive map of Downtown Compton | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | County of Los Angeles |
Downtown Compton is the major business district of the city of Compton, California. Downtown Compton started out as a thriving and safe environment throughout the early 1950s to the mid-1970s. When gang violence and robberies sparked in the 70's, businesses began to move out and relocate leaving Downtown Compton a ghost town. It is now home to many businesses, two shopping centers, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Transit Center.[1] The Metro A Line light rail now runs through Downtown Compton making travel to the city much easier.[2]
