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

San Dimas Sheriff’s Station

Photographed by Craig Baker, February 15, 2021

1. San Dimas Sheriff’s Station Marker

Inscription. The first San Dimas Sheriff's Station opened in July 1927. It was located at 116 North San Dimas Avenue. In 1949, in order to make way for a new station, this building was moved to Fifth Street and Monte Vista Avenue and is now a single family residence. The second San Dimas Sheriff's Station opened in 1950 at this location. It has since been replaced with a new station located on Walnut Avenue.

Erected by San Dimas Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1927.

Location. 34° 6.435′ N, 117° 48.434′ W. Marker is in San Dimas, California, in Los Angeles County. It is on San Dimas Avenue north of Bonita Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121 N San Dimas Ave, 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 Dimas Hotel (a few steps from this marker); San Dimas Garage (within shouting distance of this marker); San Jose Division Headquarters (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Residence in San Dimas (about 400 feet away); Site of the San Dimas Telephone Exchange (about 400 feet away);

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San Dimas Fruit Exchange (about 400 feet away); San Dimas Grain Company (about 400 feet away); San Dimas Marmalade Factory (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Dimas.

Regarding San Dimas Sheriff’s Station. The first San Dimas Sheriff's Station was not moved to Fifth Street and Monte Vista Avenue. The correct location might be one block west at 314 Fifth Street.

Old Sheriff’s Station and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, February 15, 2021

2. Old Sheriff’s Station and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,059 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 20, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.