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Colonel Thomas Baker
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By Syd Whittle, November 26, 2009 | |
| | | 1. Colonel Thomas Baker Marker | | |
Inscription. California Historical Landmark
Colonel Thomas Baker
Civil Engineer – Lawyer
Farmer – Soldier
1810 – 1872
In 1863 Colonel Baker came to this location. A friend to all travelers. His settlement became known at “Baker’s Field.” This civic center is his dream come true. His motto —
“Time will justify a man
who means to do right”
Dedicated
October 18, 1942
Kern County Historical Society, Bakersfield City Council, El Tejon Parlor No. 239 N.D.G.W., Bakersfied Parlor No.42 N.S.G.W., Kern County Board of Supervisors, Kern County Chamber of Commerce
Private Donations
State Registered Landmark No.382
Erected 1942. (Marker Number 382.)
Marker series. This marker is included in the Markers Attached to Sculpture marker series.
Location. 35° 22.383′ N, 119° 1.159′ W. Marker is in Bakersfield, California, in Kern County. Marker is on Truxtun Avenue near Chester Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Click for map. Statue and marker are located in front of the Bakersfield City Hall on the southwest corner. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Kern County Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Kern County Korean War Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Santa Fe Caboose #1323 (approx. 1.3 miles away); Railroad Scale House and Telephone Booth (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Barn (approx. 1.3 miles away); Southern Pacific Engine #2914 (approx. 1.3 miles away); Bena Depot (approx. 1.3 miles away); Southern Pacific Railroad Jail (approx. 1.3 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Bakersfield. | | | | 
By Syd Whittle, November 26, 2009 | |
| | | 2. Colonel Thomas Baker Statue and Marker | | |
Regarding Colonel Thomas Baker. This site was designated as California Registered Historical Landmark No. 382 on January 3,1944.
Also see . . .
1. How Bakersfield Got Its Name. In 1863 Col.Thomas Baker settled on this site of the present city of Bakersfield and fenced a 10-acre plot of Alfalfa. This became known as Baker's field where travelers through the area camped with their stock for protection from marauding outlaw bands. Thus the city derived its name.
(Submitted on November 28, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California.)
2. Biography of Colonel Thomas Baker. The Kern County Board of Education - The Learning Center Website. (Submitted on November 28, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California.)
3. Find-A-Grave. Colonel Thomas Baker is buried at the Union Cemetery in Bakersfield. (Submitted on November 28, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California.)
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By Syd Whittle, November 26, 2009 | |
| | | 3. Colonel Thomas Baker | | |
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By Kern County Museum, November 27, 2009 | |
| | | 4. Colonel Thomas Baker | This photo is on display at the Kern County Museum on a Wayside Marker titled "Kern County Begins"
Bakersfield is named for Colonel Thomas Baker, who was known for his friendliness towards travelers, letting them graze their horses in his pasture known as "Baker's Field." | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on November 27, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. This page has been viewed 123 times since then. Photos: 1. Submitted on November 27, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. 2, 3. Submitted on November 28, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. 4. Submitted on January 1, 2010, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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