HISTORY & COMMUNITY
El Cajon history and community
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. Read the linked history sources for more context, then browse nearby restaurants and shops.
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