Compton, California: Hub City of History by Small Town America published on 2017-11-17T18:27:46Z Compton, California was incorporated in 1887 with fewer than 600 residents. The city of now over 97,500 has since experienced a devastating earthquake, racially charged police violence, riots, corruption, the formation of a music genre, and has been home to and the inspiration for numerous artists, athletes, and political figures. But there's much more to tell of the story of Compton. Listen to this week's episode to hear what makes this such an incredible American town. Genre Storytelling