Last Home of Alexis Godey

Photographed By Denise Boose, October 29, 2011

1. Last Home of Alexis Godey Marker

Inscription. Near this site stood the home of Alexis Godey, frontiersman and scout, who lived here from 1883 until his death on January 19, 1889. Born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1818, he acted as guide for John C. Frémont's expedition through the Kern area in 1843-44, and was honored for his services at the Battle of San Pasqual in 1846. Moving here in 1883, Godey died January 19, 1889.

Erected 1960 by Kern Country Historical Society El Tejon Parlor No. 239 Native Daughters of the Golden West. (Marker Number 690.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Settlements & Settlers • War, Mexican-American. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is January 19, 1889.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 35° 22.68′ N, 119° 0.453′ W. Marker was in Bakersfield, California, in Kern County. Marker could be reached from R Street north of 19th Street. Located near Mill Creek Covered Bridge in Central Park. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 2010 R Street, Bakersfield CA 93301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location

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. Kern River Flour Mills (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Baker's Field (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); F.W. Woolworth Company Store (approx. 0.6 miles away); Kress Building (approx. 0.6 miles away); Weill's Department Store (approx. 0.6 miles away); Brock's Department Store (approx. 0.6 miles away); Arlington House (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bakersfield.

Photographed By Denise Boose, October 29, 2011

2. Last Home of Alexis Godey Marker

Photographed By Denise Boose, October 29, 2011

3. Last Home of Alexis Godey Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 907 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 16, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.