Old Town in San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Burton House

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 16, 2026

1. Burton House Marker

Inscription.
Pediments and dentil cornices inspired by classic sources mark this house. Henry Guild Burton, retired Army physician, built this home during a trend that by the turn of the century began to eliminate decoration. Built in 1893.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 32° 45.223′ N, 117° 11.569′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in Old Town. It is on Heritage Park Row near Juan Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2465 Heritage Park Row, San Diego CA 92103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Peninsular Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker: Bushyhead House (a few steps from this marker); Sherman-Gilbert House (within shouting distance of this marker); Christian House (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple Beth Israel (within shouting distance of this marker); McConaughy House (within shouting distance of this marker); Senlis Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Lloyd T. Lowrey Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Lt. George H. Derby (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Burton House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 16, 2026

2. Burton House and Marker

Burton House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 16, 2026

3. Burton House

Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 25, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.