El Cajon in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Amaziah Lord Knox

1833-1918

Photographed by Denise Boose, April 8, 2010

1. Amaziah Lord Knox Marker

Inscription. Founder of Knox's Corners,
later the City of El Cajon
Owner of community's first business, the Knox Hotel on the southwest corner of Main and Magnolia; first Postmaster, County roadmaster; charter member of California's International Order of Odd Fellows, step father of two, father of three.

Erected by City of El Cajon.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 32° 47.691′ N, 116° 57.731′ W. Marker is in El Cajon, California, in San Diego County. It is on West Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 West Main Street, El Cajon CA 92020, 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Historic El Cajon Hall (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); KCBQ “Top 40” Personalities (approx. 3.6 miles away); Bancroft Ranch House (approx. 4.1 miles away); Mexican Grant (approx. 4.6 miles away); Lakeside Auto Speedway (1907)

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(approx. 5 miles away); Mission Dam and Flume (approx. 5.6 miles away); Old Mission Dam (approx. 5.6 miles away); Providing Year-Round Water (approx. 5.6 miles away).

Photographed by Denise Boose, April 8, 2010

2. Amaziah Lord Knox Marker

The marker is on the left column.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 1,146 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 13, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.