Maywood

Maywood is a small city in Los Angeles County, bordered by Bell, Vernon, Huntington Park, and Commerce. The community sits on flat land and covers roughly 3 square kilometers in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area.

The land was originally part of a large grant given to a Spanish War veteran in the 1700s. In the early 1900s, developers divided the area into residential neighborhoods and named it after a local property owner.

Maywood serves as a major hub for Latino communities, where Spanish is widely spoken and cultural traditions shape daily life. The city's character and local customs reflect this deep cultural presence throughout the neighborhoods.

City hall is located on East Slauson Avenue and handles local administrative services during weekday hours. Visitors can find helpful information and services related to city matters at this central location.

The city was once a major hub for automobile manufacturing, with factories from prominent car makers operating here in the early 1900s. This industrial past shaped how the community grew and developed over time.

Location: Los Angeles County

Inception: 1924

Elevation above the sea: 46 m

Website: http://cityofmaywood.com

GPS coordinates: 33.98778,-118.18667

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:04