Barstow in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Father Garces

1738-1781

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 16, 2011

1. Father Garces Marker

Inscription. In early 1776, he set out northward from Yuma Villages on the Colorado River on a journey that took him across the Mojave Desert to the Mission of San Gabriel. He was a master of finding guides who would escort him through their own lands.

Erected 2006 by Barstow's Main Street Mural Project.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion • Exploration. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.

Location. 34° 53.925′ N, 117° 1.496′ W. Marker is in Barstow, California, in San Bernardino County. Marker is on East Main Street / National Trails Highway (Business Interstate 15), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 230 East Main Street, Barstow CA 92311, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jedediah Smith (a few steps from this marker); John Charles Fremont (a few steps from this marker); Kit Carson (within shouting distance of this marker); Mojave Runners (within shouting distance of this marker); General Steven Watts Kearny (within shouting distance of this marker); Christiansen Memorial Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Calico Mountain Mines

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Amiel Weeks Whipple (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Barstow.

More about this marker. The Early Explorers is the subject of the sixth mural in the series. Barstow’s Main Street murals are intended to illustrate Barstow’s past and enhance its future. The murals line historic Route 66, the Mother Road. The murals depict aspects of the history of Barstow and the surrounding area. New murals are added annually.

Also see . . .
1. Fr. Fransicso Graces. (Submitted on December 16, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
2. Main Street Murals. (Submitted on December 16, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 16, 2011

2. Father Garces Marker

Father Garces Mural image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 16, 2011

3. Father Garces Mural

The marker is on the left in this picture.

Barstow's Main Street Murals Directory image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 16, 2011

4. Barstow's Main Street Murals Directory

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Historic Murals on Route 66’s last existing “Main St”

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 806 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 16, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.