Colton, Rail transportation hub in San Bernardino County, California, United States
Colton is a city in San Bernardino County, California, located in the Inland Empire region. The city sits at a strategic point where multiple railroad lines intersect and pass through residential and industrial areas.
The city takes its name from David Douty Colton, a railroad executive from the 19th century. The railroad industry shaped the city's growth and development during its early settlement period.
The Colton Joint Unified School District maintains educational facilities that serve students from different neighborhoods across the San Bernardino Valley.
The city center and main services are easily reached by car, as Colton has a typical American street layout. Visitors should know that public transportation is limited and most trips require a vehicle.
The Colton Crossing railroad intersection remained one of the most frequented train crossings in the United States until its replacement with a flyover in 2013.
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