Downtown Riverside in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Booker T. Washington - Frank A. Miller
Photographed by Volt Craft, February 28, 2025
1. Booker T. Washington Marker
Booker Taliaferro Washington (1856-1915) was born into slavery and later became an educator, author, and orator. A passionate promoter of education, he led and expanded the Tuskegee Institute and is considered one of the most prominent African American leaders of his time. On his visit to Riverside on March 22, 1914, Washington spoke at Second Baptist Church, First Congregational Church, Sherman Institute, and the Mission Inn. On that eventful day, Mr. Washington traveled to this summit of Mt. Rubidoux with Frank Augustus Miller (1858-1935). Mr. Miller, founder of the Mission Inn, was a civic leader and an advocate for peace and inclusion. Washington stayed at the historic Mission Inn during his visit on Miller's Invitation.
"Success is not measured by where you are in life, but the obstacles you've overcome."
Booker T. Washington
Erected 2025.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Education • Peace. A significant historical date for this entry is March 14, 1914.
Location. 33° 59.123′ N, 117° 23.55′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside
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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: Lt. Col. Shunzo Kido (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fr. Junipero Serra (about 500 feet away); Henry Van Dyke (about 500 feet away); Mount Rubidoux (about 500 feet away); Gail Egenes (about 500 feet away); Henry E. Huntington (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Mount Rubidoux (approx. 0.4 miles away); Jarvis House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Volt Craft, February 28, 2025
2. Unveling Ceremony
Also see . . .
1. The Raincross Gazette article. (Submitted on March 1, 2025, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)
2. (Video) plaque Unveiling Ceremony. (Submitted on March 1, 2025, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)
3. The Raincross Gazette article. (Submitted on March 11, 2025, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)
4. Booker T. Washington and Frank Miller Tablet Unveiling Celebrated with City and Community Leaders. (Submitted on March 11, 2025, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)
Photographed by Volt Craft, February 28, 2025
3. Plaque Unveiling ceremoy 2/28/2025
Photographed by Volt Craft
4. Plaque Unveiling Ceremony 2/28/2025
Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2025, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. This page has been viewed 298 times since then and 40 times this year. Last updated on March 1, 2025, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 1, 2025, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
