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Knox House Museum

El Cajon, CA

★★★★★4.2(10 Google reviews)

What parents say

AI summary of 4 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these

A tiny historic house dating from the 1870s. The recurring complaint is the hours: more than one reviewer turned up to find it shut. Check it is open before making the trip. Those who got inside call it a quick, pleasant look at old El Cajon rather than anything that fills a morning.

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.

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Ages 10+

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280 Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA

(619) 444-3800

Open nowToday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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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

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