Pomona in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Adobe de Palomares

Photographed by Craig Baker, January 20, 2019

1. Adobe de Palomares Marker

Inscription. Completed about 1854 and restored in 1939, this was the family home of Don Ygnacio Palomares, who with Don Ricardo Vejar was granted Rancho San José in 1837 by Governor Juan B. Alvarado.

Erected 1957 by California State Park Commission and the Historical Society of Pomona Valley. (Marker Number 372.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 34° 5.404′ N, 117° 44.552′ W. Marker is in Pomona, California, in Los Angeles County. It is at the intersection of East Arrow Highway and North Orange Grove Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Arrow Highway. Marker is in Palomares Park, at the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 491 East Arrow Highway, Pomona CA 91767, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North

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America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Larkin Park (approx. one mile away); La Casa Primera (approx. 1.3 miles away); La Casa Primera Dedication (approx. 1.3 miles away); Hortense Lear Home (approx. 1.3 miles away); Casa Alvarado (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Big Round (approx. 1.4 miles away); “Scubie” Mills Heritage Trees (approx. 1.4 miles away); Millard Sheets Gallery (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pomona.

Regarding Adobe de Palomares. The original bronze marker was missing, and a replacement marker has been installed.

The adobe is open Sundays 2-5.

Photographed by Craig Baker, January 20, 2019

2. Adobe de Palomares Marker

Marker was Missing image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Fay, December 30, 2012

3. Marker was Missing

Original Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Beeman, March 13, 2006

4. Original Marker

Photographed by Joseph Beeman

5. Original Marker

Adobe de Palomares image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Beeman

6. Adobe de Palomares

Photographed by Mike Fay, December 30, 2012

7. Adobe de Palomares

Photographed by Craig Baker, January 20, 2019

8. Adobe de Palomares

Photographed by Adam Margolis, April 5, 2025

9. Adobe de Palomares

Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2006, by Joseph Beeman of Upland, California. This page has been viewed 4,314 times since then and 73 times this year. Last updated on January 20, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 20, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on January 5, 2013, by Mike Fay of Huntington Beach, California. 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 18, 2006, by Joseph Beeman of Upland, California. 7. submitted on January 5, 2013, by Mike Fay of Huntington Beach, California. 8. submitted on January 20, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 9. submitted on April 9, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.