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

The First Marsh Grapefruit Trees into California

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, March 29, 2015

1. The First Marsh Grapefruit Trees into California Marker

Inscription. To Commemorate the introduction of the first Marsh Grapefruit Trees into California, brought to Riverside from Lakeland, Florida in 1890 by Twogood and Cutter, pioneer nurserymen, and to honor J.E. Cutter who planted here one of those first trees.

Erected 1934 by Rubidoux Chapter, D.A.R.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Historic Trees series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 33° 56.773′ N, 117° 24.107′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. Marker is at the intersection of Arlington Avenue and Magnolia Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Arlington Avenue. Marker is on the southwest corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Riverside CA 92506, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Parent Washington Navel Orange Tree (a few steps from this marker); Victoria Bridge (approx. 2.1 miles away); Riverside County Courthouse (approx. 2.7 miles away); a different marker also named Riverside County Courthouse (approx. 2.7 miles away); Lt Col Shunzo Kido

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(approx. 2.7 miles away); Staff Sergeant Ysmael R. Villegas (approx. 2.8 miles away); Riverside Military Wall of Honor (approx. 2.8 miles away); Mount Rubidoux (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, March 29, 2015

2. The First Marsh Grapefruit Trees into California Marker

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, March 29, 2015

3. The First Marsh Grapefruit Trees into California Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 525 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 4, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.