Poway in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Porter House
Est. 1945
Photographed by Marsha A. Matson, May 24, 2014
1. Porter House Marker
Erected by City of Poway. (Marker Number 2.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 32° 58.255′ N, 117° 2.179′ W. Marker is in Poway, California, in San Diego County. It can be reached from Midland Road south of Aubrey Street, on the right when traveling south. Located in Old Poway Park. 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: Baldwin Locomotive No. 3 (here, next to this marker); City of Poway Veterans Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Nelson House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Templars Hall (about 300 feet away); DJ Ranch (approx. half a mile away); Dearborn Memorial Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); Flint Farm (approx. 0.7 miles away); Community Church of Poway (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Poway.
More about this marker. The historic marker is at the front entrance to the Porter House.
Also see . . .
this page online
Photographed by Marsha A. Matson, May 24, 2014
2. Porter House and Marker
The marker is to the right of the door.
Photographed by Marsha A. Matson, May 24, 2014
3. The Rose Room
The Rose Room is attached to the Porter House. A plaque dedicated to the Porters is at the front entrance to the room.
Photographed by Marsha A. Matson, May 24, 2014
4. Porter House (right) adjacent to Templars Hall in Old Poway Park
Photographed by Marsha A. Matson, May 24, 2014
5. Porter Plaque
In memory of Colonel John and Mrs. Helen Porter whose home and business are the foundation of Old Poway Park. Dedicated December 2, 1997.
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 1,465 times since then and 82 times this year. Last updated on May 30, 2026, by T.L. Zagraniski of Reston, Va, Usa. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 31, 2014, by Marsha A. Matson of Palmetto Bay, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
