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Knox House Museum

El Cajon, CA

Simir Shah

By Simir Shah

★★★★★4.2(10 Google reviews)

Built in 1876 and the oldest commercial building in El Cajon, covering the valley's ranching origins. It opens only two Saturdays a month, so pair it with the downtown farmers market rather than making a special trip.

Good for

  • Ages 10+

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280 Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA

(619) 444-3800

Closed nowToday: Closed

Hours via Google — confirm before a special trip.

Free

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What visitors say

  • Houdini Athena★★★★★

    Love visiting. It's like taking a step back in time to a simpler era.

    4 years ago

  • kelly kaufman★★★★★

    Awesome little place. Great information.

    6 years ago

  • David Ross★★★★★

    Stupid hours

    a year ago

  • Scott Wright★★★★★

    Great building

    6 years ago

  • J NN★★★★★

    I love it so much but I always go there but I don't know why it doesn't open but its still a good place build in 1876 nice

    2 weeks ago

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