La Verne in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

“Scubie” Mills Heritage Trees

Photographed by Craig Baker, January 20, 2022

1. “Scubie” Mills Heritage Trees Marker

Inscription. These deodar cedar trees which were planted on Third Street by Hubert “Scubie” Mills have been designated heritage trees in his honor.

Erected 1988.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 34° 5.937′ N, 117° 45.879′ W. Marker is in La Verne, California, in Los Angeles County. It is at the intersection of 3rd Street and G Street, on the right when traveling east on 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2406 3rd St, La Verne CA 91750, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

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: Isaac Eikenberry Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Brandt House (within shouting distance of this marker); Moomaw House (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Frank Shirk Home (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Huck Residence (about 500 feet away); Bowman Home (about 600 feet away); Hortense Lear Home (about 600 feet away); A.J. Milne Home (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Verne.

Regarding “Scubie” Mills Heritage Trees. In 1906, Hubert (Scubie) Mills was 18 when he arrived in La Verne, then known as Lordsburg,

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from Tennessee. He became a citrus rancher and delivered mail for the U.S. Postal Service using a horse-drawn cart. He retired from the Postal Service in 1965. Mills was a volunteer with the La Verne Fire Department for 72 years. In 1973 he was Citizen of the Year. He died on March 1, 1990, at age 102. A park on Wheeler Avenue is named for him.

“Scubie” Mills Heritage Trees and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, January 20, 2022

2. “Scubie” Mills Heritage Trees and Marker

The marker lays flat on the ground next to the tree at lower right.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 553 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 23, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.