Historical Timeline
1800s – Long before Littlerock had a name, the Piute people lived off the land, relying on the creek and the surrounding desert for food and water. They were the first to understand the rhythms of this high desert place.
Mid-1800s—A man named Santiago García, with Mexican and Native Californian roots, built an adobe home near Littlerock Creek. He was one of the first non-native settlers to settle here.
1893—The town was named Littlerock after the nearby Little Rock Wash. That same year, the first post office opened. It wasn’t much, but it meant folks planned to stay.
Early 1900s – Orchards began to dot the landscape, and Littlerock soon became known as the “Fruit Basket of the Antelope Valley.” Apples, almonds, peaches, and pears thrived here thanks to the good soil and sunny days.
1913 – The first schoolhouse opened, giving local kids a place to learn close to home.
1914 – A library followed, helping turn this small farming town into a real community.
1924 – The Littlerock Dam was built, helping farmers store and manage water for crops. It was a game-changer for agriculture in the valley.
1942 – The town’s first church was dedicated, offering a place to gather and reflect, especially important during the tough times of World War II.
Post-WWII, Littlerock saw some growth, but it maintained its small-town, rural spirit while the rest of Southern California boomed.
Today, Littlerock remains proud of its farming roots and quiet charm. Charlie Brown Farms stands as a roadside favorite, and the surrounding high desert and mountains remind everyone why folks settled here in the first place.