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Like many California towns, Ramona owes its beginnings to the California Gold Rush of the 1800s. In 1870, the first core of the future town was a stop on a stagecoach route that rans between San Diego and nearby Julian. At this time, it was known by the name "Nuevo" because a nearby town was already called Ramona. It was not until 1886, after the town of Ramona ceased to exist, that Nuevo assumed "Ramona." Interesting to note is that the name itself derived from the novel by Helen Hunt Jackson, which chronicled the struggles of Native Americans in Southern California.
The Native American tribe most closely tied to the area are the Kumeyaays, a once semi-nomadic people once known as the Digueño. However, Ramona's Southwesterly position and close proximity to Mexico has translated to a strong Latin cultural influence. Ramona is only an hour's drive to the United States/Mexico border, downtown San Diego, and local beaches.
Moreover, residents and visitors enjoy easy access to the activities afforded by their natural surroundings. Beaches, desert landscapes, and mountains (which receive adequate snowfall for skiing) make Ramona a prime destination.
The Native American tribe most closely tied to the area are the Kumeyaays, a once semi-nomadic people once known as the Digueño. However, Ramona's Southwesterly position and close proximity to Mexico has translated to a strong Latin cultural influence. Ramona is only an hour's drive to the United States/Mexico border, downtown San Diego, and local beaches.
Moreover, residents and visitors enjoy easy access to the activities afforded by their natural surroundings. Beaches, desert landscapes, and mountains (which receive adequate snowfall for skiing) make Ramona a prime destination.