The story
from WikipediaRead it all ↗The region was the homeland of the Kumeyaay people. These original residents established the village of Sinyeweche on the banks of the San Diego River in the present-day Santee area.
In 1877, George A. Cowles, a pioneer rancher and businessperson, purchased 4,000 acres (1,600 ha) to develop his vineyards. The area became known as Cowlestown and was linked to the Cuyamaca Railroad. Three years after Cowles' death in 1887, his widow Jennie married Milton Santee. According to historian Harriette Wade, Jennie "lobbied hard" to rename Cowlestown to Santee in honor of her new husband, and a "reluctant vote of the citizens" approved the change in 1893.
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