The new colonists, who established in that place, founded a farm called ""Ribeira do Rio Preto"", along the margins of Preto river, later on, its name was changed to Santa Rita Farm, due to the image that was found, and a chapel was built in honor to that saint.
The new colonists built a farm called "Ribeira do Rio Preto" near the Preto River's margins. Later, this farm became known as Santa Rita Farm due to an image found there, and a chapel in honor of that saint was subsequently established.