OC History: Which came first, Southern California Orange Groves or the name Orange County

Which came first, the Orange Groves or the name Orange County? The story is a bit juicy. While some might think the Southern California region got its name from the fruit, it turns out that when the name was first proposed over 100 years ago, there weren’t many orange groves in the area. Read more: https://www.ocregister.com/2025/08/18... #orangecounty #oc #orange