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HISTORY & COMMUNITY

Look behind the street names.

El Cajon sits in an inland valley east of San Diego. Main Street and Magnolia Avenue anchor its historic downtown, while neighborhood kitchens and shops reflect the communities that have made the valley home. The Knox House Museum connects the present city with its nineteenth-century crossroads.

El Cajon sits in an inland valley east of San Diego. Main Street and Magnolia Avenue anchor its historic downtown, while neighborhood kitchens and shops reflect the communities that have made the valley home. The Knox House Museum connects the present city with its nineteenth-century crossroads. Use the linked history sources to go beyond the brief timeline, then choose a local shop or restaurant for the rest of the visit.

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