McKinney in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Burton House

Photographed By Jesse Nelsen, March 2, 2021

1. Burton House Marker

Inscription.

Completed in 1910, this house was built for prominent business and civic leaders Newton A. Burton (d. 1955) and Laura (Wallace) Burton (d. 1964). Designed by J.E. Cooper (d. 1936), the one-story eclectic structure features elements of the Bungalow, Classical Revival, and American Foursquare styles. Prominent features include a wraparound porch with Doric columns, shingled hip dormers, exposed rafter ends, and stained glass Transoms.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1991

Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 578.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 33° 11.947′ N, 96° 37.196′ W. Marker is in McKinney, Texas, in Collin County. Marker is at the intersection of West Hunt Street and North Valley Street, on the left when traveling west on West Hunt Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: McKinney TX 75069, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. J.D. Stiff Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Aron-Harris House (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles P. and Sallie G. Heard Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fox-Caldwell House

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(about 500 feet away); John S. and Rachel W. Heard House (about 500 feet away); E.A. Newsome House (about 500 feet away); Dr. William Taylor Hoard House (about 700 feet away); Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McKinney.

Photographed By Kayla Harper, May 23, 2021

2. Burton House Marker

Burton House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kayla Harper, May 23, 2021

3. Burton House and Marker

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Photographed By Kayla Harper, May 23, 2021

4. Burton House

Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. This page has been viewed 231 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 9, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 23, 2021, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.