City - Riverside State - CALIFORNIA Country - United States
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Is the cross that is at the top of Mt. Rubidoux.
In April 1907 the first cross was erected, consecrated, and a plaque installed at its base in dedication to Fray Junipero Serra, founder of the California Missions.
In April 1909 the first Easter sunrise service was held at the top of Mt. Rubidoux, attended by more than 200 people
In October 1909 President Taft went to the top of Mt. Rubidoux and dedicated a second plaque to Fr. Serra
This cross was dedicated in 1959 by the Easter Sunrise Council.
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