Orange, California, a city that started small, but grew big on the promise, sweat and toil of agriculture. Born from the breakup of the old Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana, its early days were filled wit
Located in the heart of Orange County, the City of Orange has a rich history in the citrus industry and beyond. Founded in 1871 as an agricultural community, the town flourished with the growth of ora
A collection of essays that explore major issues in the formation and development of Orange County, California, including the citrus industry, race, politics and transportation.
Orange County's place names take us through the history of California's second largest county, from Indian villages to modern master-planned communities. Over the years, residents and others have lef
Inseparable from the history of the Indians of Southern California is the role of the Indian agent—a government functionary whose chief duty was, according to the Office of Indian Affairs, to &l
