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

Mr. Judson and Mr. Brown

Photographed by Adam Margolis, March 20, 2025

1. Mr. Judson and Mr. Brown Marker

Inscription.
These twin Deodar Cedar trees mark the intersection designated as the town center by its founders, Edward Judson and Frank Brown, when they laid out the town plan in 1881. Over the years, in honor of their vision for the city of Redlands, the trees have come to be known as "Mr. Judson" and "Mr. Brown."

"The place began to grow and the first thing we knew we had a town on our hands." Edward Judson

Erected 2007 by Heritage Auxiliary of Assistant League of Redlands.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 34° 2.588′ N, 117° 11.027′ W. Marker is in Redlands, California, in San Bernardino County. It is in South Redlands. It is at the intersection of South Center Street and West Cypress Avenue, on the left when traveling north on South Center Street. 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 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: "Miraflores" (approx. half a mile away); Kimberly Crest (approx. 0.7 miles away); Grace Stewart Mullen (approx. 0.7 miles away); William McKinley

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(approx. ¾ mile away); Lincoln Memorial Shrine (approx. ¾ mile away); A.K. Smiley Public Library (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Redlands Liberty Pole (approx. 0.8 miles away); Sunkist Fruit Exchange (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Redlands.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, March 20, 2025

2. Mr. Judson and Mr. Brown Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 9, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.