The Santa Maria Land & Water Company called its project "Ramona". When the name of the town changed from Nuevo to Ramona is subject to dispute. In "The Glory Years", by Frank F. Pourade (1964, Copley Press, republished by the San Diego Historical Society), the author indicates that the Santa Maria Land & Water Company syndicate changed the name in 1886. However, the "San Diego City and County Directory" for 1886-87 lists the town as Nuevo. And the Ramona Town Hall website says this concerning the dedication of the building: