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Jamul
Jamul is a quiet, picturesque community in the foothills of
the Laguna mountains, about 20 minutes outside of
downtown San Diego. El Rancho de Jamul was granted
to Pio Pico, the last and most famous Governors under
Mexican rule, in 1829. In 1837 the normally peaceful
Diegueno Indians attacked the rancho because of a land
dispute, killing four defenders and carrying off two young
women who were never heard from again. In 1852 a
number of squatters were driven off the ranch and several
were lynched on a nearby tree.
Jamul is a quiet, picturesque community in the foothills of
the Laguna mountains, about 20 minutes outside of
downtown San Diego. El Rancho de Jamul was granted
to Pio Pico, the last and most famous Governors under
Mexican rule, in 1829. In 1837 the normally peaceful
Diegueno Indians attacked the rancho because of a land
dispute, killing four defenders and carrying off two young
women who were never heard from again. In 1852 a
number of squatters were driven off the ranch and several
were lynched on a nearby tree.
Jamul Haven Bed and Breakfast
Charles Gifford built Jamul Haven as a farmhouse to watch
over the olive groves he planted in the area. His Gifford
Olives were the first commercially processed olives in the
United States, and most olive trees in San Diego county
are a result of cooperative arrangements he had with area
homeowners. A note written in pencil on a piece of wood
found inside the walls of the house puts the date of
completion at 1899. While working as an active farm, the
house also offered refuge to boys sent by the courts to
work on the farms.
Charles Gifford built Jamul Haven as a farmhouse to watch
over the olive groves he planted in the area. His Gifford
Olives were the first commercially processed olives in the
United States, and most olive trees in San Diego county
are a result of cooperative arrangements he had with area
homeowners. A note written in pencil on a piece of wood
found inside the walls of the house puts the date of
completion at 1899. While working as an active farm, the
house also offered refuge to boys sent by the courts to
work on the farms.
The Mysterious Aviator
When tearing up floor boards during renovation, a tin box
was discovered on a beam that was accessible (with
difficulty) from under the house, but well hidden. Inside the
box we found a quantity of old pocket change, hand-made
clay marbles, an old cap gun, tin-type photos of various
family members, a Victorian mourning necklace made from
human hair, a toy cap gun, and a World War II Naval
Aviation recruiting flyer recruiting boys 17 and older to fly in
the Navy. Was this a treasure trove from a resident of the
house or a neighborhood boy who was shot down during
one of the Naval battles of WWII? We'll never know, but
the artifacts are on display so you can decide for yourself.
When tearing up floor boards during renovation, a tin box
was discovered on a beam that was accessible (with
difficulty) from under the house, but well hidden. Inside the
box we found a quantity of old pocket change, hand-made
clay marbles, an old cap gun, tin-type photos of various
family members, a Victorian mourning necklace made from
human hair, a toy cap gun, and a World War II Naval
Aviation recruiting flyer recruiting boys 17 and older to fly in
the Navy. Was this a treasure trove from a resident of the
house or a neighborhood boy who was shot down during
one of the Naval battles of WWII? We'll never know, but
the artifacts are on display so you can decide for yourself.
All Aboard the Stage
For several years in the early 1900s, Jamul Haven served
as a stage coach stop for a weekly stage delivering
supplies and passengers from San Diego to Jamul. The
circular drive around the house was used as a convenient
method of changing horses prior to the long uphill climb
through Mexican Canyon to downtown Jamul.
For several years in the early 1900s, Jamul Haven served
as a stage coach stop for a weekly stage delivering
supplies and passengers from San Diego to Jamul. The
circular drive around the house was used as a convenient
method of changing horses prior to the long uphill climb
through Mexican Canyon to downtown Jamul.
History
Jamul Haven: Luxury Victorian Bed and Breakfast near San Diego