ARROYO GRANDE HISTORY

Arroyo Grande is rich in history whose earliest inhabitants were the Chumash Indians.  The Arroyo Grande Valley was found to have particularly fertile ground allowing a rich produce supply that continues to this day. The area was given a Spanish name that translates into multiple meanings, "Big Gulch", "Muddy Creek", "Big Ditch", Arroyo Grande was to become a prosperous and important ranch and farm community.

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This page gives you some insight into the many facets and stories that make up our little town of Arroyo Grande.