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'''Acton''' is an [[unincorporated area|unincorporated]] [[census-designated place]] in [[Los Angeles County, California]], near the [[Antelope Valley]]. According to the 2010 census, Acton had a population of 7,596.
Acton is a small residential community located in the [[Sierra Pelona Mountains]]. It is off the Antelope Valley Freeway ([[California State Route 14|Highway 14]]) near [[Palmdale, California|Palmdale]]. Acton is roughly {{convert|20|mi|km}} northeast of the [[San Fernando Valley]] and {{convert|47|mi|km}} north of [[downtown Los Angeles]]. The town has a rural western theme which can be seen in its homes, commercial buildings, and [[historical]] buildings (some of which date back to the late 1800s). The homes in the mountains around Acton have views of the valley below. In the valley are ranch style homes, often with [[Equestrianism|equestrian]] facilities. While Acton is not a part of the Antelope Valley, it is grouped together with the Valley in the General Plan. Acton has a [[Metrolink (Southern California)|Metrolink]] commuter rail station on its border with [[Palmdale, California|Palmdale]] that is themed in an "old western" style and has been seen in various movies and commercials.
== History ==
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