The Castle
Listed as “Castle, The”
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About The Castle
The Castle was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 30, 1978: the first place in Ramona to be listed. Only 473 of California’s 2,865 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. The listing covers 3 acres.
What it isHistoric mansion in Ramona, California, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 33 MB · National Archives↗Finding The Castle
West of Ramona, CA
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of The Castle
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about The Castle
Is The Castle on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 30, 1978 (Register number 78000749).
Is The Castle a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Old Mission Dam, 13 miles away.
Can you visit The Castle?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of The Castle?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 33 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123860837 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.