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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.

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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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History museum

Knox House Museum

History museum · 280 N Magnolia Avenue

The Knox House Museum serves as a history museum in El Cajon, California, situated at 280 N. Magnolia Avenue, and is part of the El Cajon Historical Society. This museum plays a significant role in preserving the…

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