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History. Through the years, El Cajon has grown into a prosperous and beautiful City. Like any great city, it is important to preserve the memories of the past to share with future generations. With the help of the El Cajon Historical Society, this record has been preserved through photos and stories that have captured the evolution of El Cajon ...
El Cajon ( / ɛl kəˈhoʊn / el kə-HOHN, Latin American Spanish: [el kaˈxon]; Spanish: El Cajón, [6] meaning "the box") is a city in San Diego County, California, United States, 17 mi (27 km) east of downtown San Diego. The city takes its name from Rancho El Cajón, which was named for the box-like shape of the valley that surrounds the ...
Learn about the history of El Cajon Valley, the first commercial building, and the Lost Mines of San Diego County. Visit the Knox House Museum, open on the first and third Saturdays of the month, or join the quarterly member's meetings.
Brief History of El Cajon Although the history of El Cajon can be traced back to the days of the dinosaur, the modern history begins circa 1869 with Issac Lankershiem when he purchased the roughly 47,000-acre Rancho El Cajon from Miguel Pedrorena. He had received the property in payment of a debt owed him by the Mexican government.
Oct 1, 1990 · To the citizens of El Cajon, California, these events of 1900 became intertwined in their daily lives because of America’s ever expanding role as an industrial and agribusiness center. The 563 people of El Cajon could help provide food to the world through San Diego’s harbor and railroad connections. 1.
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