Menifee in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Kittilson & Brown

Photographed By Craig Baker, July 1, 2021

1. Kittilson & Brown Marker

Inscription. In the 1870's, Mr. Andrew Kittilson, a native of Norway lived in Los Angeles with his wife Myra. In 1882, they traveled to Menifee by horse-drawn wagon to homestead land. They filed on 160 acres plus an adjacent 160-acre timberculture claim. Andrew's wife, Myra, operated the valley's first post office here called Anon. In 1899, their daughter Norma married William Brown of Winchester. The Browns also raised their family at this location.

Erected 2017 by Menifee Valley Historical Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. 33° 39.354′ N, 117° 10.198′ W. Marker is in Menifee, California, in Riverside County. Marker is on Garbani Road east of Antelope Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Menifee CA 92584, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hans Christensen Family (approx. half a mile away); Walter Zeiders (approx. 1.3 miles away); Kirkpatrick Family (approx. 2 miles away); 1890 Menifee School (approx. 2.2 miles away); William Newport Ranch (approx. 2.8 miles away); James B. Ferrell Ranch

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(approx. 3.4 miles away); Fred McCall Family (approx. 3½ miles away); Kings Inn (approx. 3.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Menifee.

Photographed By Craig Baker, July 1, 2021

2. Kittilson & Brown Marker

Brown Family on the Ranch in 1913 image. Click for full size.

Menifee Valley Historical Association

3. Brown Family on the Ranch in 1913

Myra is second from the right, William is between the horses.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 291 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 7, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on August 6, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.