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Today In SCV History: March 6, 1772 - Spaniards Name Agua Dulce
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Today In SCV History: March 6, 1772
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Date: 03/06/2026 9:00am
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**Today in SCV History (March 6, 1772): Don Pedro Fages Names Agua Dulce During Spanish Expedition**
On March 6, 1772, Spanish explorer Don Pedro Fages traveled through the eastern Santa Clarita Valley while searching for a new inland route from San Diego to Monterey, becoming one of the first Europeans to document the region. During his expedition, he recorded geographic features and natural resources that inspired several local place names still used today, including Agua Dulce and the Grapevine. His accounts also describe encounters with Native American villages and the challenging desert terrain.
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Date: 03/06/2026 9:00am
Article Summary:
**Today in SCV History (March 6, 1772): Don Pedro Fages Names Agua Dulce During Spanish Expedition**
On March 6, 1772, Spanish explorer Don Pedro Fages traveled through the eastern Santa Clarita Valley while searching for a new inland route from San Diego to Monterey, becoming one of the first Europeans to document the region. During his expedition, he recorded geographic features and natural resources that inspired several local place names still used today, including Agua Dulce and the Grapevine. His accounts also describe encounters with Native American villages and the challenging desert terrain.
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