Near Lebec in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Don Pedro Fages
In 1772, Don Pedro Fages, leaving the first written record of explorations in the south San Joaquin Valley, passed this site, traveling from San Diego to San Luis Obispo via Cajón Pass, Mojave Desert, Hughes Lake, Antelope Valley, Tejón Pass, Cañada de las Uvas (Grapevine Canyon), and Buena Vista Lake.
Erected 1938 by Bakersfield Parlor No.42 NSGW, El Tejon Parlor No.39 NDGW, Kern Co. Historical Society, Kern County Chamber of Commerce. (Marker Number 283.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1845.
Location. 34° 50.042′ N, 118° 51.943′ W. Marker is near Lebec, California, in Kern County. Marker is on Lebec Road just west of Interstate 5, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located just south of the Lebec exit off of I-5. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lebec CA 93243, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Interstate Highway 5 (approx. 0.6 miles away); Camel Brigade (approx. 3.2 miles away); Peter Lebeck (approx. 3.2 miles away); The Camels of Fort Tejon (approx. 3.2 miles away); Camel Trail Terminus (approx. 3.2 miles away); Fort Tejon (approx. 3.2 miles away); Peter Lebec (approx. 3.2 miles away); El Camino Viejo (approx. 4.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebec.
Regarding Don Pedro Fages. This site was designated California Historical Landmark No.283 on January 8, 1938.
Also see . . .
1. Pedro Fages - Military Governor of Alta California, 1770-1774 and 1782-1791. (Submitted on June 21, 2009.)
2. Wikipedia Article on Don Pedro Fages. (Submitted on June 21, 2009.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,937 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 22, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on September 5, 2012, by Konrad R Summers of Santa Clarita, California. 3, 4. submitted on February 22, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on June 21, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 6, 7. submitted on June 26, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.