In 1920, the people of Harper came to the conclusion that their city needed a new name, a name that reflected where they lived rather than the name of the farm and farmer where it all started.
They decided to hold a contest and give a $25 prize to the winner.
It was determined that the best entry was made by Alice Plumer who was given $25 and the honor of renaming the city, Costa Mesa, meaning "coastal tableland" in Spanish. This is an apt name for a city in which much of the land is on a plateau overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Newport Beach and Huntington Beach.
For more information about relocating to Costa Mesa, California and what a great place it is to live, please see Costa Mesa Real Estate.
For more information on Costa Mesa history, see the following articles:
Costa Mesa History - The Indians of Lukup
Costa Mesa History - The Spaniards
Costa Mesa History - Mexican Independence
Costa Mesa History - California 49ers and the Gold Rush and a Modern Day Cattle Drive
Costa Mesa History - Fairview Fails to Flourish
Costa Mesa History - Paularino Plugs Along
Costa Mesa History - Harper Helps Itself with H2O
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