Mount Rubidoux Park in Riverside in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Mount Rubidoux
County Historical Marker #007
Photographed by Volt Craft, September 19, 2024
1. Mount Rubidoux Marker
Atop this hill the outdoor Easter sunrise service tradition began in 1909. The founder of Riverside viewed arid land soon to become green. It is named for Lous Rubidoux, who raised cattle and colonized around it under Mexican and U.S. Flags. Upon it are many shrines and monuments such as the peace tower dedicated to Frank A. Miller.
Erected by County Historical Marker. (Marker Number 007.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 33° 59.043′ N, 117° 23.575′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in Mount Rubidoux Park. It can be reached from Mount Rubidoux Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4706 Mount Rubidoux Drive, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fr. Junipero Serra (here, next to this marker); Gail Egenes (a few steps from this marker); Henry Van Dyke (a few steps from this marker); Booker T. Washington - Frank A. Miller (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lt. Col. Shunzo Kido (about 500 feet away); Henry E. Huntington (approx. 0.4 miles away); Jarvis House (approx. 0.4 miles away); United Spanish War Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.
Also see . . .
1. Landmarks of the City of Riverside (#26). (Submitted on June 11, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)
2. From Swedish Immigrant to Mount Rubidoux Master Builder: The Gunnar Kjellberg Story. He shaped Riverside's most iconic landmark and built the infrastructure that still serves the city today. (Submitted on June 20, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)
Photographed by Sharon N. Goodman
2. Mount Rubidoux Marker - 2010
Photographed by Volt Craft, September 19, 2024
3. Mount Rubidoux Marker
Photographed by Sharon N. Goodman
4. Mount Rubidoux and Marker
The plaque is below the cross.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2024, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. This page has been viewed 318 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 19, 2024, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. 2. submitted on March 14, 2010, by Sharon N. Goodman of Round Rock, Texas. 3. submitted on September 19, 2024, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. 4. submitted on March 14, 2010, by Sharon N. Goodman of Round Rock, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
