Downtown Riverside in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
John G. Gabbert
Photographed by Volt Craft, June 26, 2026
1. John G. Gabbert Marker
Justice John G. Gabbert served as a deputy district attorney, a police court judge and a partner at Best, Best and Gabbert, now Best, Best and Krieger. In 1949 he was appointed to the Riverside Superior Court where he served until his elevation to associate Justice of the California Court of Appeal from 1970 to 1974. His reputation for integrity dedication, decency, professionalism and a common touch has set the highest example for all attorneys and judges.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1949.
Location. 33° 58.738′ N, 117° 22.573′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in Downtown Riverside. It is at the intersection of Main Street and 11th Street on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4100 Main St, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Riverside County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Riverside County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); M. H. Simons Undertaking Chapel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Riverside History Walk (about 400 feet away); Staff Sergeant Ysmael R. Villegas (about 500 feet away); Lerner Building (about 500 feet away); Riverside Military Wall of Honor (about 500 feet away); Riverside City Hall (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.
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1. Judge John Gabbert, one of UC Riverside’s Founders, Dies at 104.
Born in Oxnard, California in 1909, Gabbert moved to Riverside at the age of three when his father, John R. Gabbert, purchased a half-interest in the Enterprise newspaper. He attended Riverside-area(Submitted on June 26, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)schools until his family moved to South Pasadena in 1925. He graduated from South Pasadena HS, then returned to Riverside in 1927 to attend Riverside Community College. From there he earned his bachelor’s degree at Occidental College, then went on to earn a law degree at the Boalt Hall School of Law at UC Berkeley in 1934.courtesy MJ Elderman and Riverside Lawyer Magazine, June 26, 20262. John G. Gabbert Marker
2. Riverside Lawyer Magazine, December 2009 * Volume 58 Number 11. Page 12, John G. Gabbert Judicial Plaza
On Saturday, June 20, 2009, members of the community came to celebrate the 100th birthday of Justice John(Submitted on June 26, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)
Gabbert. The courtyard, between the Hall of Justice and Historic Courthouse in downtown Riverside, was dedicated in his honor as the John G. Gabbert Judicial Plaza. The Riverside County Bar Association would like to acknowledge the following individuals/entities for their generous donations ... [ see magazine for list] ... Justice John Gabbert, a past president of the Riverside County Bar Association, has devoted most of his 100 years to advancing and enhancing the quality of life in Riverside and the Inland Empire region, which he has served with such dignity and quality. He was appointed Judge in 1949 by Governor Warren to the Riverside Superior Court. In 1970, he was appointed as Associate Justice of the California Court of Appeals. Since his retirement from the bench some 35 years ago, Justice Gabbert has served as a volunteer leader for the many local organizations and charities. Through all his service and achievements, he has continued to be a role model as one of the most respected judicial leaders in the
history of our region and state.
Photographed by Volt Craft, June 26, 2026
3. John G. Gabbert Marker
Photographed by Volt Craft, June 26, 2026
4. John G. Gabbert Marker
Photographed by Volt Craft, June 26, 2026
5. John G. Gabbert Marker
Photographed by Volt Craft, June 26, 2026
6. John G. Gabbert Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. This page has been viewed 22 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 26, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. • Craig Baker was the editor who published this page.
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