Tustin in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Hewes Mansion
Built 1881
Photographed By Michael Kindig, May 17, 2008
1. Hewes Mansion Marker
This 14-room Victorian mansion was built by prominent California pioneer David Hewes (1822-1915). Known as the "Maker of San Francisco," he donated golden spike at Promontory Point and contributed greatly to local civic, church, and agricultural development.
Erected 1976 by Orange County Board of Supervisors and Orange County Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Churches & Religion • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 33° 44.533′ N, 117° 49.573′ W. Marker is in Tustin, California, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of South B Street and West Main Street, on the right when traveling south on South B Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 350 South B Street, Tustin CA 92780, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Stagecoach Stop (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Columbus Tustin (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Advent Christian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Red Hill (approx. 2.2 miles away); a different marker also named Red Hill (approx. 2.2
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Hewes Mansion. Landmark OC website entry (Submitted on November 23, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. David Hewes. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 23, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Craig Baker, April 14, 2020
2. Hewes Mansion and Marker
Photographed By Michael Kindig, May 17, 2008
3. Hewes Mansion
Photographed By Craig Baker, April 14, 2020
4. National Register of Historic Places
Tustin Historic Register.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,425 times since then and 81 times this year. Last updated on April 25, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1. submitted on November 29, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 2. submitted on April 17, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on November 29, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 4. submitted on April 17, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
