Pomona in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Adobe de Palomares
Erected 1957 by California State Park Commission and the Historical Society of Pomona Valley. (Marker Number 372.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
Location. 34° 5.404′ N, 117° 44.552′ W. Marker is in Pomona, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is at the intersection of East Arrow Highway and North Orange Grove Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Arrow Highway. Marker is in Palomares Park, at the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 491 East Arrow Highway, Pomona CA 91767, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. La Casa Primera (approx. 1.3 miles away); La Casa Primera Dedication (approx. 1.3 miles away); Hortense Lear Home (approx. 1.3 miles away); Casa Alvarado (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Big Round (approx. 1.4 miles away); “Scubie” Mills Heritage Trees (approx. 1.4 miles away); Millard Sheets Gallery (approx. 1.4 miles away); Isaac Eikenberry Home (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pomona.
Regarding Adobe de Palomares. The original bronze marker was missing, and a replacement marker has been installed.
The adobe is open Sundays 2-5.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2006, by Joseph Beeman of Upland, California. This page has been viewed 3,716 times since then and 108 times this year. Last updated on January 20, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 20, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 18, 2006, by Joseph Beeman of Upland, California. 6. submitted on January 20, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 7, 8. submitted on January 5, 2013, by Mike Fay of Huntington Beach, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.