Monday, August 31, 2026

Question: The Southern California city of Pomona is named for the ancient Roman goddess of what?

Answer: Fruit. The City of Pomona says it was named after the Roman goddess of fruit and fruit trees. The name proved fitting as vineyards flourished in the 1880s, followed by citrus orchards and olive groves in the 1890s, helping Pomona maintain an economic lead in the valley.