Downtown in Bakersfield in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

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Photographed by Liam Williams, April 23, 2026

1. Korn Marker

Inscription.
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2006 World Tour launched here
February 24, 2006

Johnathan Davis · Fieldy · James "Munky" Shaffer · David Silveria

Your Fans, Your Home Town and Rabobank Arena Thank You

World Known - Bakersfield Grown

Erected 2006.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is February 24, 2006.

Location. 35° 22.371′ N, 119° 0.83′ W. Marker is in Bakersfield, California, in Kern County. It is in Downtown. It is on Truxtun Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1001 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Joaquin Valley,

specifically in the Central Valley,

and in the Sierra Nevada.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

on the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of Baker's Field (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church (about 700 feet away); Kern County Vietnam War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Kern River Flour Mills (approx. ¼ mile away); Haberfelde Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Kern County Hall of Records (approx. 0.3 miles away); Colonel Thomas Baker (approx. 0.3 miles away); Kress Building (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bakersfield.

More about this marker. The marker is located in front of the Dignity Health Arena, formerly Rabobank Arena.

Also see . . .
1. 15 years ago, city officials name Feb. 24 Korn Day in honor of the Bakersfield rock band. Excerpt: "15 years ago, city officials declared Feb. 24 as 'Korn Day' in honor of the Bakersfield rock band that influenced many over the years.

The road leading to the backstage area of Mechanics Bank Arena was named 'Korn Row.' The Grammy-winning band was also honored with a bronze plaque that is located in front of the Mechanics Bank Arena. The band kicked off their 'See You on

Rabobank Arena c. 2009 with Korn marker image. Click for full size.

By Bobak Ha'Eri - Own work, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7515009, July 26, 2009

2. Rabobank Arena c. 2009 with Korn marker

Marker is visible on right side of the wall beneath the Rabobank Arena sign

the Other Side World Tour' that night at the then Rabobank Arena." (Submitted on August 30, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California.)

2. Korn - SYOTOS World Tour kick-off in Bakersfield, CA (Youtube, 4:34). Includes a dedication of the plaque (Submitted on September 1, 2026.)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. This page has been viewed 17 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 30, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.