San Francisco was originally a small settlement called Yerba Buena, a Spanish name meaning “good herb,” taken from a sweet-smelling mint plant that grew abundantly in the area. In 1847, after the United States took control of California during the Mexican–American War, the town was officially renamed San Francisco to reflect the well-known bay and the nearby Mission San Francisco de Asísf. The new name helped give the growing settlement a stronger identity and connection to the region. The Gold Rush soon transformed the renamed city into a booming center of commerce and rapid population growth.
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