Downtown Riverside in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Mitchell House

1893

Photographed by Volt Craft, July 1, 2026

1. Mitchell House Marker

Inscription. This Victorian house was at one time one of four in Riverside built from the same stock plan. Its original owner was David G. Mitchell, an organizer in the creation of Riverside County. A four-year union army veteran, Mr. Mitchell fought at Gettysburg during the Civil War. In the first county election in June 1893, Mr. Mitchell was elected county treasurer. He and his family lived in the house until 1907.

Erected by Cultural Heritage Board, City of Riverside. (Marker Number 63.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Riverside Cultural Heritage Board Landmarks series list.

Location. 33° 59.128′ N, 117° 21.976′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in Downtown Riverside. It is at the intersection of Mulberry Street and 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north on Mulberry Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3209 Mulberry Street, Riverside CA 92501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

in the Inland Empire,

and in the Peninsular Ranges.

It is also in the American Southwest.

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 of this marker: William Collier House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harada House (approx. 0.2 miles away); John J. Hewitt House (approx.

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¼ mile away); First Church of Christ Scientist (1900) (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Sutherland Fruit Co. (approx. 0.4 miles away); Riverside Art Center and Museum (approx. 0.4 miles away); Riverside Municipal Auditorium (approx. 0.4 miles away); Universalist-Unitarian Church (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.

Also see . . . Landmarks of the City of Riverside #68.

(3209 Mulberry Street) This two-story Queen Anne style house was built in 1893 for David G. Mitchell, one of the founders of Riverside County.

(Submitted on July 2, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)

Photographed by Volt Craft, July 1, 2026

2. Mitchell House Marker

Photographed by Volt Craft, July 1, 2026

3. Mitchell House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 2, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.