Poway in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Nelson House
Built 1918
Photographed by Marsha A. Matson, May 24, 2014
1. Nelson House Marker
Erected by City of Poway. (Marker Number 3.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1991.
Location. 32° 58.216′ N, 117° 2.209′ W. Marker is in Poway, California, in San Diego County. It can be reached from Midland Road, on the right when traveling south. Located at the southwest corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14134 Midland Road, Poway CA 92074, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Peninsular 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Templars Hall (a few steps from this marker); Baldwin Locomotive No. 3 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Porter House (about 300 feet away); City of Poway Veterans Park (about 300 feet away); DJ Ranch (approx. half a mile away); Flint Farm (approx. 0.6 miles away); Community Church of Poway (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named Community Church of Poway (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Poway.
Regarding Nelson House. The Nelson House is a fully restored homestead from the late 1800's time period that depicts what
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On June 27, 1883 Niles Nelson obtained the patent for this homestead. The home, which is now located in Old Poway Park, is not the home originally constructed in the late 1800s, but a later Nelson residence, which dates to the early twentieth century.
The City of Poway acquired the Nelson House homestead in 1991, and relocated the homestead from Garden Road to Old Poway Park. In the fall of 1991 the City and the Historical Society agreed to the restoration of this house.
Photographed by Marsha A. Matson, May 24, 2014
2. Nelson House and Marker
Photographed by Marsha A. Matson, May 24, 2014
3. Nelson House
Photographed by Marsha A. Matson, May 24, 2014
4. Kitchen Stove
Photographed by Marsha A. Matson, May 24, 2014
5. Fireplace
Photographed by Marsha A. Matson, May 24, 2014
6. Bedroom
Photographed by Marsha A. Matson, May 24, 2014
7. Kitchen Equipment
Photographed by Marsha A. Matson, May 24, 2014
8. Kitchen Cupboard
Photographed by Marsha A. Matson, May 24, 2014
9. Dining Room
Photographed by Marsha A. Matson, May 24, 2014
10. Hat Rack
Photographed by Donato Prospero Gallipoli, April 26, 2025
11. Piano
Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2014, by Marsha A. Matson of Palmetto Bay, Florida. This page has been viewed 934 times since then and 43 times this year. Last updated on May 30, 2026, by T.L. Zagraniski of Reston, Va, Usa. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on May 31, 2014, by Marsha A. Matson of Palmetto Bay, Florida. 11. submitted on April 28, 2025, by Donato Gallipoli of Poway, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
