Historical Landmarks in Santee

The City of Santee has its share of historical and cultural landmarks that are a must-visit for both locals and visitors alike. Like other cities in the San Diego area, Santee is also a city that is rich in culture and historical mementoes.

The Historical Society of Santee has a museum of their city’s heritage.

Historical Landmarks in Santee

The City of Santee has its share of historical and cultural landmarks. (Photo Credits)

“The Santee Historical Society explores Santee’s past to enrich our present and inspire our future. We connect people to the past by collecting, preserving and sharing Santee’s history. Family histories, events, newspaper articles, books, and photographs are being organized, filed and scanned for future research projects. The Santee Historical Society is a private, 501(c)3 membership organization located at 9200 Magnolia Ave in the green and white Barn.”

Check out their museum hours here.

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The History Behind the Museum

Patch.com meanwhile shared the back story of how the historical society’s museum became the heritage collection display that it is now.

“One building in Santee sticks out a little bit from the rest, and it’s probably because it’s a lot older than most buildings in the city. Built in 1913, the large green and white barn on Edgemoor Drive has been home to the — and even possibly a few ghosts — for the past two years. Now they’re organizing countless photos and documents in preparation for a museum. The Historical Society was established in the early 1950s by Harriet Wade — she was the one who ‘saved’ the barn and ensured it became a federal historic landmark, according to Treasurer Elaine Brack.”

Read more here.

City History

Its official website, meantime shared the history of the city, and how it has been incorporated.

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“The City of Santee’s evolution from being a small, backcountry village in the late nineteenth century to becoming a diverse and multifaceted modern city is a fascinating and colorful story. From the community’s original founders, George and Jennie Cowles, Hosmer McKoon, and Milton Santee himself, to those who led the incorporation drive toward it becoming a city almost a century later, Santee’s history is filled with people who shared a vision of this community becoming something truly special.”

Check out their official website here.

The city of Santee indeed has a rich history.

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