The Sebastian or Tejon Indian Reservation (headquarters 10 miles east of here) was established in 1853 by Gen. Edward Fitzgerald Beale as one of several California Reservations. The number of Indians quartered here varied from 500 to 2000. General Beale acquired title to this area under Mexican Land Grant of 1843. In 1864 the U.S. Government transferred the Indians to other reservations.

Dedicated

Nov. 12, 1937

Bakersfield Parlor Number 42, N.S.G.W.

El Tajon Parlor Number 239, N.D.G.W.

Kern County Historical Society

Kern County Chamber of Commerce

Kern County Museum

State Registered Historical Landmark No.133

Marker is on Grapevine Road West near Golden State Highway (U.S. 5), on the right when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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