How it got its name...

David C. Cook, born in 1850, was a prominent publisher from Elgin, Illinois, renowned for his religious publications. In 1887, seeking to improve his health, he founded the town of Piru in California's Santa Clara River Valley. Envisioning a "Second Garden of Eden," Cook cultivated the area with biblically referenced fruits such as apricots, dates, figs, grapes, olives, and pomegranates. He constructed the Piru Mansion in 1890, a Queen Anne Style home that remains a significant landmark. Cook's efforts in developing Piru and his contributions to its agricultural landscape have left a lasting legacy in the region.