Arvin in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Bakersfield National Cemetery
Dedicated to the memory of all the patriotic men and women who answered their country's call to service.
George W. Bush, President of the United States.
James B. Peake, Secretary, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
William F. Tuerk, Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs, National Cemetery Administration.
Erected 2008 by United States Veterans Adminstration.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Military. In addition, it is included in the National Cemeteries series list.
Location. 35° 15.213′ N, 118° 40.142′ W. Marker is in Arvin, California, in Kern County. Marker is on California Route 223, ¾ mile south of California Route 58, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30338 E Bear Mountain Blvd, Arvin CA 93203, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Arvin-Sierra Glider Port (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bealville (approx. 2.7 miles away); Caliente (approx. 3½ miles away); A Humble Home (approx. 6½ miles away); Helen's Park (approx. 6½ miles away); Cesar E. Chavez National Monument (approx. 6½ miles away); Bear Valley Historic Schoolhouse (approx. 6.8 miles away); The Great Flood of 1932 and Engine No. 3834 (approx. 7.9 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 892 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 5, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 7. submitted on August 27, 2013, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 8. submitted on July 19, 2014, by Mia Kostouros of Los Banos, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.