Rubidoux Grist Mill!

Rubidoux Grist Mill
Landmark #303 Riverside County Visited: August 1, 2012 Plaque?  YES! 🙂
What is it? A plaque in a residential neighborhood!
What makes it historical? THE GUIDE SAYS: One of the first grist mills in this part of Southern California was built by Louis Rubidoux on the Rancho Jurupa in 1846-47. Then the only mill there of its kind, it supplied a great need. Louis Rubidoux, a pioneer builder, was one of the first permanent American citizens in the valley.

OTHER TIDBITS: That pretty well sums it up!

How can I Help the Helpers? HERE’S HOW:

  • Become a member of the Riverside Historical Society!
  • Become a member of E Clampus Vitus, Billy Holcomb Chapter!
  • Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
Where is this place? LISTED DIRECTIONS:
5540 Molina Way
Rubidoux, CA 92509

ANNOTATIONS:
5540 Molina Way
Jurupa Valley, CA 92509

From Los Angeles: ~52mi (84km) — 0.9hrs
From Sacramento: ~435mi (701km) — 7.3hrs
From San Diego: ~101mi (163km) — 1.7hrs
From San Francisco: ~432mi (696km) — 7.2hrs

When should I go? Whenever the mood strikes you!

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