John T. Jarvis (March 10, 1847[1] – January 3, 1932[2]) was the sixth mayor of Riverside, California, United States.

A successful businessman, he helped establish many of Riverside's early business enterprises, particularly those in fruit-growing, fruit-packing, and real estate.

Jarvis quickly became a prominent figure in the fruit growing and packing industry in and around Riverside.

He organized the Royal Steam Laundry and served as president for 10 years, he helped organize the Citizens Bank, and he ran a dry goods store named J. T. Jarvis & Company, which later became Rouse's Department Store after he sold his interest to Gaylor Rouse.

[3][4] On January 3, 1932, John T. Jarvis died of a stroke and was buried at Riverside's Evergreen Cemetery.