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Founded in 1876, Newhall is the oldest and most historic community in the Santa Clarita Valley. Originally an oil, mining and farming community, a large portion of the Santa Clarita Valleys history is contained in this quaint community. Railroad tycoon Henry Mayo Newhall had a major influence on this valleys destiny when he recognized the impact railroads would have on the area. He bought the old Del Valle rancho and sold the railroad right-of-way to the Southern Pacific railroad for one dollar and a town site for another dollar. Southern Pacific Railroad in turn named the little town after him. Newhall was the setting for the filming of many of the earliest western movies. This heritage was maintained by silent western star William S. Hart, who bequeathed his famous home and property to the county and by western legend and California Angels owner Gene Autry, who owned a working move ranch, the historic Melody Ranch.

Downtown Newhall features many attractions such as the Walk of Western Stars, a Hollywood Boulevard-style sidewalk that honors western stars and other noteworthy individuals; the annual Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival held at Melody Ranch; William S. Hart Park, a county-run facility that also includes the home-turned-museum of silent western star William S. Hart, a petting zoo and expansive grounds; Placerita Nature Center; historic Heritage Junction and the historic Pioneer Oil Refinery.

After several years of redevelopment planning, Newhall is emerging as a thriving venue of unique shops, live theaters and restaurants. In the late 1990s Railroad Avenue was first area to be renovated with period light fixtures and landscaping, followed closely by the renovation of a strip of retail locations along San Fernando Road. This main strip is home to the Repertory East Playhouse, the El Trocadero Steakhouse and the new Canyon Theatre Guild, whose playhouse hosts some of the finest community theater found anywhere. Railroad Avenue includes Santa Claritas third Metrolink station, the Jan Heidt Metrolink Station, named after one of the citys first council members.