Downtown Riverside in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Fr. Junipero Serra
Photographed by Volt Craft, September 19, 2024
1. Fr. Junipero Serra Marker
The beginning of civilization in California
Fr. Junipero Serra
Apostle · Legislator · Builder
To commemorate his good works this tablet is here placed
Unveiled by Wiliam Howard Taft
Twenty seventh President of the United States
October 12 A.D. 1909
Erected 1909.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #27 William Howard Taft series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 12, 1909.
Location. 33° 59.046′ N, 117° 23.577′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in Downtown Riverside. It is on Mount Rubidoux Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4706 Mount Rubidoux Dr, 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 the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mount Rubidoux (here, next to this marker); Henry Van Dyke (a few steps from this marker); Gail Egenes (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
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Photographed by Volt Craft, September 19, 2024
2. Fr. Junipero Serra Marker
Photographed by Volt Craft, September 19, 2024
3. Fr. Junipero Serra Marker
The marker is on the rock seen in this view to the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2024, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 19, 2024, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
