California Historical Landmark

One mile north of here on May 1, 1776, Francisco Garces of the Franciscan Order, crossed Kern River in his search for a shorter route from Sonora, Mexico to Monterey, California. He was the first known explorer to describe this river, which he named Rio de San Felipe.

Dedicated

May 1, 1938

Bakersfield Parlor No.42 N.S.G.W., El Tejon Parlor No.239 N.D.G.W., Kern County Historical Society, Kern County Chamber of Commerce

Department of Natural Resources Reg. No.278

State of California

Marker is on Kern Canyon Road (State Highway 178), on the left when traveling east.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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