Victoria in Riverside in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Roosevelt Palm

Queen Victoria Palm

Photographed by Craig Baker

1. Roosevelt Palm Marker

Inscription.
Roosevelt Palm, originally Queen Victoria Palm planted by President Theodore Roosevelt, May 8, 1903.
Marked March 27, 1965 by Jurupa Parlor No. 296 Native Daughters of the Golden West, Riverside, California.

Erected 1965 by Native Daughters of the Golden West. (Marker Number 64.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees, and the Riverside Cultural Heritage Board Landmarks series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is March 27, 1965.

Location. 33° 57.436′ N, 117° 22.222′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in Victoria. It is at the intersection of Victoria Avenue and Myrtle Avenue, in the median on Victoria Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5216 Victoria Ave, Riverside CA 92506, 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

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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: Victoria Avenue (a few steps from this marker); Martin Chase House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Victoria Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gore Manor (approx. 0.6 miles away); Nielsen Pool House (approx. 0.6 miles away); James M. Wood House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Ernest and Louise Clarke House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Emerson and Mary Holt House (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.

Regarding Roosevelt Palm. This is City of Riverside Landmark No. 64: “Roosevelt Palm. President Theodore Roosevelt planted this Mexican fan palm during his visit to Riverside in 1903.”

President Theodore Roosevelt visited Riverside in May 1903 along with Governor George Pardee, at the invitation of Mission Inn owner Frank Miller. During his visit President Roosevelt toured Hawarden Drive and Victoria Avenue. At the head

Photographed by Craig Baker

2. Roosevelt Palm Marker

of Victoria Avenue he dedicated a 40-ft Washingtonia palm to the late Queen Victoria, namesake of the Avenue. The palm had recently been transplanted from the Mission Inn for the event.
The Queen Victoria Palm is now known as the Roosevelt Palm.

Photographed by Craig Baker

3. Roosevelt Palm Marker

Roosevelt Palm image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker

4. Roosevelt Palm

Roosevelt Palm Postcard image. Click for full size.

Public Domain

5. Roosevelt Palm Postcard

Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 16 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 19, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.

Editor’s want-list for this marker. Photos of the information kiosk 100 feet southwest of this marker, on its own marker page, and a similar kiosk at Victoria & La Sierra Ave. • Can you help?