St. George in Washington County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

The Burgess House

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, August 28, 2012

1. The Burgess House Marker

Inscription. The house was built in 1916 by Joe Burgess. He hauled lava rock from the nearby black hill for the foundation stones and constructed the home out of formed cement blocks made by lime canfield. These formed cement blocks became popular in the early part of the 20th century when the stone masons, who had brought their trade from the old country, started becoming extinct. The forms were made so the blocks had the exterior texture of handcut sandstone blocks.

Erected by St. George Historic Preservation Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.

Location. 37° 6.661′ N, 113° 35.116′ W. Marker is in St. George, Utah, in Washington County. Marker is on North 100 West Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 172 North 100 West Street, Saint George UT 84770, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Winter Home of Brigham Young (within shouting distance of this marker); Brigham Young Winter Home (within shouting distance of this marker); The Jail House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Sandstone Building (about 400 feet away); Gardeners Club

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(about 500 feet away); The Hardy House (about 500 feet away); St. George Opera House (about 800 feet away); Brigham Young Home (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. George.

Also see . . . Washington County Historical Society. There were 14 rooms in the original house. (Submitted on September 7, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.)

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, August 28, 2012

2. The Burgess House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 459 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.