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Spanish and Indian Place Names of California

by Nellie Van de Grift Sanchez

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Fresno County

Fresno (ash-tree), so-called in reference to the abundance of those trees in that region, is the name of a county in the San Joaquín Valley, in the heart of the grain and fruit country. Raisins and wine are its especial products. Its capital city and principal stream also bear the name of Fresno.

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