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

First Residence in San Dimas

119 East First Street

Photographed by Craig Baker, February 15, 2021

1. First Residence in San Dimas Marker

Inscription. This home, completed in 1887, was the first residence built in the newly laid out town by the San Jose Land Company. Its first occupants were the company's land agent E.M.Marshall, and his family.

Erected by San Dimas Historical Society. (Marker Number 1.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.

Location. 34° 6.468′ N, 117° 48.375′ W. Marker is in San Dimas, California, in Los Angeles County. It is on East 1st Street east of San Dimas Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 119 E 1st St, San Dimas CA 91773, 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 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 walking distance of this marker: San Jose Division Headquarters (a few steps from this marker); San Dimas Hotel (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); San Dimas Sheriff’s Station (about 400 feet away); First Baptist Church (about 400 feet away); The Teague Nursery Showroom (about 500 feet away); San Dimas Garage (about 600 feet away); The R.M. Teague House (about 600 feet away); Methodist Church (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Dimas.

Regarding First Residence in San Dimas. The town of San Dimas was originally

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part of Rancho San Jose, a Mexican land grant, whose boundaries were laid out on March 19, 1837, the feast day of St. Joseph, thus leading to the ranch being named after the saint.

First Residence in San Dimas and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, February 15, 2021

2. First Residence in San Dimas and Marker

First Residence in San Dimas image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, February 15, 2021

3. First Residence in San Dimas

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,034 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.