15 Sacramento Nicknames and the History Behind Them Visual Story

By Gabrielle T

ZikG/Shutterstock.com

Introduction

15 Sacramento Nicknames and the History Behind Them Visual Story

This article covers 15 popular and lesser-known Sacramento nicknames that can help you get to...

ZikG/Shutterstock.com

NICKNAME 1

The Almond Capital of the World

Not many people know that the Almond Capital of the World is a nickname for...

NICKNAME 2

Camellia City

Since 1852, Sacramento has been known for its camellia flowers. This reputation grew even more...

ZikG/Shutterstock.com

NICKNAME 3

The Capital City

It might surprise you that, despite the fact that Sacramento is California's sixth-largest city, it's...

NICKNAME 4

The City of Trees

Sacramento was first referenced as The City of Trees in 1855. However, it's likely that...

NICKNAME 5

Cow Town

There are a few theories as to why Sacramento is called Cow Town. One of...

ZikG/Shutterstock.com

NICKNAME 6

Farm-to-Fork Capital

In and around Sacramento, you can find 1.5 million acres of farmland. Since agriculture is...

ZikG/Shutterstock.com

NICKNAME 7

Gold Rush City

Having been settled in the mid-1800s when an influx of hopeful prospectors came to the...

Sandra Foyt/Shutterstock.com

NICKNAME 8

The River City

Thanks to the presence of the Sacramento River, which is also one of the famous...

NICKNAME 9

Sac

Like many California nicknames, "Sac" is a shortened version of Sacramento. The exact origin of...

ZikG/Shutterstock.com

NICKNAME 10

Sacratomato

Sacratomato is a play on words combining the word tomato with the city's name. This...

ZikG/Shutterstock.com

NICKNAME 11

The Big Tomato

California's Central Valley is highly fertile, causing numerous farms to crop up in the area...

NorCalStockMedia/Shutterstock.com

NICKNAME 12

Sactown

Sactown is one of the most commonly used Sacramento nicknames among locals. The moniker uses...

ZikG/Shutterstock.com

NICKNAME 13

The Mento

Sacramento's nickname, the Mento, is a shortened version of the city's name. The exact date...

NICKNAME 14

Sacto

No one is quite sure who coined the nickname Sacto, but it's not hard to...

ZikG/Shutterstock.com

NICKNAME 15

The 916

The origin of Sacramento's moniker as the 916 is simple if you've ever looked at...

Conclusion

In Summary

Sacramento has a lot to offer, from its diverse culture to its fascinating history. All...

ZikG/Shutterstock.com

Discover more

Tap or swipe up to see more guides packed with photos and tips.

ZikG/Shutterstock.com