Burton in Washington County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Burton Cafe

Photographed by James Hulse, April 2, 2023

1. Burton Cafe Marker

Inscription. Built in 1937 by Edward Whitener and Quintus Zwernemann, this cafe has been a popular feature of downtown Burton through the years. Serving as both a cafe and social center for generations, it also included a liquor store at one time. Outdoor bathroom facilities were replaced in 1984. Its simple architectural features include a false front stepped parapet sheathed in metal stamped in a brick pattern. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1992
Entered in
the National Register
of Historic Places
1991

Erected 1992 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8314.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.

Location. 30° 10.912′ N, 96° 35.792′ W. Marker is in Burton, Texas, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of West Washington Street and North Railroad Street, on the left when traveling south on West Washington Street. The marker is located on the right side of the front door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12513 West Washington Street, Burton TX 77835, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Original Site of Burton State Bank (a few steps from this marker); Texas Pink Granite Rock

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Burton Community (within shouting distance of this marker); Burton Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Steiner & Dallmeyer Building (within shouting distance of this marker); St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Restoration Project (approx. 0.2 miles away); Burton Farmers Gin (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burton.

The front porch of the Burton Cafe with the Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 2, 2023

2. The front porch of the Burton Cafe with the Marker

The view of the Burton Cafe and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 2, 2023

3. The view of the Burton Cafe and Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 395 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.