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

Inscription. Home of Colonel John Porter and family. Relocated from Lake Hodges. First building established in Old Poway Park. (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. Marker can be reached from Midland Road south of Aubrey Street, on the right when traveling south. The Porter House is located in the Old Poway Park, an historic park recreating life in late 19th Century. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14134 Midland Road, Poway CA 92074, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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 Formerly: Kent Farm (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.

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Poway History. (Submitted on June 9, 2014.)

Porter House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Marsha A. Matson, May 24, 2014

2. Porter House

The Rose Room image. Click for full size.

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.

Porter House (right) adjacent to Templars Hall in Old Poway Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Marsha A. Matson, May 24, 2014

4. Porter House (right) adjacent to Templars Hall in Old Poway Park

Porter Plaque image. Click for full size.

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 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2014, by Marsha A. Matson of Palmetto Bay, Florida. This page has been viewed 750 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 31, 2014, by Marsha A. Matson of Palmetto Bay, Florida. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.