Old Town in San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
La Casa de Machado y Wrightington
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 9, 2026
1. La Casa de Machado y Wrightington Marker
1830s · Adobe built by family of Juana de Dios Machado.
1842 · Juana, a midwife or partera, married Thomas Wrightington, a shoemaker. She lived here for over fifty years caring for the sick and serving the Catholic Church.
1858 · Utilized as an office by George W. McKinstry, dentist, physician, and sheriff of San Diego.
1985 · Reconstructed by California State Parks.
Erected by California State Parks.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.
Location. 32° 45.279′ N, 117° 11.877′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in Old Town. It can be reached from the intersection of San Diego Avenue and Washington Square. Located in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2769 San Diego Ave, San Diego CA 92110, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Raising of U.S. Flag (within shouting distance of this marker); La Casa de Machado y Silvas (within shouting distance of this marker); El Pico Dining Room (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Town San Diego (within shouting distance of this marker); La Casa de Rodriguez (within shouting distance of this marker); First San Diego Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); La Casa de Alvarado (about 300 feet away); Kearney Trail (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 9, 2026
2. La Casa de Machado y Wrightington Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 9, 2026
3. La Casa de Machado y Wrightington
Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 20, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
