Santa Ana, California - Wikipedia
Santa Ana is a major regional economic and cultural hub for the Orange Coast. In 1810, the Spanish governor of California granted Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana to José Antonio Yorba.
The History of Santa Ana | Santa Ana Historical Preservation …
Sep 21, 2008 · In undertaking a history for Santa Ana, Diann Marsh and the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society have 125 years of events to cover since William Spurgeon first laid out the townsite that became Santa Ana.
History & Culture | Things to Do in Santa Ana
Santa Ana's roots date back to the early settlements of the Chumash people, who lived in sprawling communities across much of modern-day Orange County. Santa Ana was discovered by the Spanish in the 1700s and was a farm town when William H. …
Santa Ana History | Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society
William H. Spurgeon started his town with twenty-four blocks of about ten lots each and named it Santa Ana. The boundaries were: First St. at the south; West St. (now Broadway) at the west; Seventh St., north; and Spurgeon St., east. He spent the rest of his life in active service for what became his city.
Santa Ana History
The city’s first mayor, William H. Spurgeon, purchased 70 acres in 1869 and renamed the town Santa Ana. Originally developed to support cattle grazing and farming, Santa Ana has since grown to be the “downtown of Orange County” inviting visitors and locals to experience its vast mosaic of cultures.
History of Santa Ana, California
The Santa Ana area was explored in 1769 by a Spanish expedition led by Gaspár de Portolá. The first people who came to the area named the newly founded settlement Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana in honor of Saint Anne. It quickly became apparent that the ground was fertile for crops and cattle grazing.
Santa Ana | Orange County, Coastal City, Beach Town | Britannica
Jan 19, 2025 · Santa Ana, city, seat (1889) of Orange county, southern California, U.S. It lies at the base of the Santa Ana Mountains, on the Santa Ana River. It was explored by the Spaniard Gaspar de Portolá in 1769, and Juan Pablo Grijalva was subsequently (1801) given a land grant for the area, which he named.
Timeline of Santa Ana, California - Wikipedia
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Santa Ana, California, USA. 1877 – Southern Pacific Railroad begins operating. [1] 1886 – Santa Ana incorporated. [2] Santa Ana becomes seat of Orange County. [2] Howe-Waffle House (residence) built. 1901 – County Courthouse built.
Museum | Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society | United States
We record and promote the history of early Santa Ana and its central role in the birth and growth of Orange County. We celebrate local history by creating enjoyable events and publications for residents whether hard-core historians or just curious. Check out pictures from our PAST EVENTS. © 2025 Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society.
Santa Ana History Room
Jan 20, 2022 · The Santa Ana History Room is committed to fostering an interest in local history by collecting, preserving and making available materials of enduring historical value relating to the development of the City of Santa Ana and Orange County. See how the City of Santa Ana grew from a small town to a bustling city.