Pomona in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
La Casa Primera Dedication
the families of Ygnacio Palomares
Builder of this house
and
Ricardo Vejar
grantees of
Rancho San Jose in 1837
first settlers of Pomona Valley
Erected 1975 by Rancho San Jose Parlor No. 307, Native Daughters of the Golden West.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 34° 4.509′ N, 117° 45.297′ W. Marker is in Pomona, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of North Park Avenue and West McKinley Avenue, on the right when traveling south. This marker is alongside the path to the door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1569 North Park Avenue, Pomona CA 91768, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. La Casa Primera (here, next to this marker); Casa Alvarado (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pomona Assembly Center (approx. 0.8 miles away); Adobe de Palomares (approx. 1.3 miles away); First Home of Pomona College (approx. 1.4 miles away); “Scubie” Mills Heritage Trees (approx. 1.7 miles away); Hortense Lear Home (approx. 1.7 miles away); Isaac Eikenberry Home (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pomona.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2020, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2020, by James King of San Miguel, California. 3. submitted on January 20, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.