Barrett Ranch House

Historic landmark to anchor new travel center in Jamul

Artist's rendering of coming Barretts Travel Center in Jamul (Photo courtesy Kirvin Doak Communications)
 
East County News Service
 
April 7, 2026 (Jamul) — The weathered red timber and distinctive double porches of the 1891 Barrett Ranch House has long stood as a fading ghost of San Diego County’s ranching heritage.
 
Long suffering from neglect and vandalism inside and out, Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation has just announced a plan that will not only save the historic structure but transform it into the centerpiece of a modern gateway to the backcountry of East County.

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