Redlands in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

William McKinley

Patriot - Statesman - Martyr

Photographed by Craig Baker, November 5, 2018

1. William McKinley Marker

Inscription.
As President of the United States he visited this city on the eighth day of May 1901, and the freedom of the state was here tendered him by the Governor of California.

As a tribute to the man and a record of the event this memorial was erected by the citizens of Redlands.

second panel:
Unveiled May 7, 1903, on occasion of the visit of Theodore Roosevelt, President of the U.S. Dedicated Memorial Day under auspices of Bear Valley Post 162, G.A.R.

Erected 1901 by citizens of Redlands, and the Grand Army of the Republic.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the The Grand Army of the Republic series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.

Location. 34° 3.225′ N, 117° 11.041′ W. Marker is in Redlands, California, in San Bernardino County. It is on Eureka Street south of Vine Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Redlands CA 92373, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater

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Los Angeles,

in the Inland Empire,

in the Peninsular Ranges,

and specifically in the Transverse 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: Lincoln Memorial Shrine (within shouting distance of this marker); Grace Stewart Mullen (within shouting distance of this marker); A.K. Smiley Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Sunkist Fruit Exchange (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Redlands 9/11 Memorial (about 600 feet away); Ishi Dohroh (about 600 feet away); The Redlands Liberty Pole (about 600 feet away); Mr. Judson and Mr. Brown (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Redlands.

More about this marker. The Grand Army of the Republic was an organization of veterans who served in the Civil War. Founded in 1866, they held annual

Photographed by Craig Baker, November 5, 2018

2. William McKinley Marker

reunions known as “Encampments”. At its peak in 1890 the organization had a national membership of over 400,000 veterans. It was dissolved in 1956 at the death of its last member.

Photographed by Craig Baker, November 5, 2018

3. William McKinley Marker

The A.K. Smiley Public Library is in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 575 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 23, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.