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Jonathan Bailey House
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National Register of Historic Places

Jonathan Bailey House

Listed as “Bailey, Jonathan, House” · Also known as Jonathan Bailey House and Park

Whittier’s first place on the National RegisterListed Aug 29, 1977; only 425 of California’s 2,865 listings are older
Listed 1977Whittier
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About Jonathan Bailey House

Jonathan Bailey House, at 13421 E. Camilla St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 29, 1977: the first place in Whittier to be listed. Only 425 of California’s 2,865 listings are older. The Register lists it for its exploration/settlement and social history, at the local level.

What it isHistoric house in California, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 37 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1860 to today

  1. 1860Built
  2. 1977Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 49 years
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Finding Jonathan Bailey House

13421 E. Camilla St., Whittier

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

5 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

Memories of Jonathan Bailey House

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Questions about Jonathan Bailey House

Is Jonathan Bailey House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Aug 29, 1977 (Register number 77000304).

Is Jonathan Bailey House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Edwin Hubble House, 10.8 miles away.

Can you visit Jonathan Bailey House?

Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.

Where can I read the history of Jonathan Bailey House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 37 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 123858939 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.