Arvin in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Bakersfield National Cemetery
Photographed by Denise Boose, July 22, 2012
1. Bakersfield National Cemetery Marker
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. It is on California Route 223 Ύ mile south of 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.
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, in 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 Mexicos Alta California.
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
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Photographed by Denise Boose, July 22, 2012
2. Bakersfield National Cemetery Marker
Photographed by Denise Boose, June 24, 2012
3. Address by President Lincoln
This plaque is placed at every National Cemetery across the country.
Photographed by Denise Boose, June 24, 2012
4. Address by President Lincoln
Photographed by Denise Boose, June 24, 2012
5. Bakersfield National Cemetery
Photographed by Denise Boose, June 24, 2012
6. Bakersfield National Cemetery
Photographed by Denise Boose, July 24, 2013
7. Blue Star Memorial Marker
A tribute to the Armed Forces
that have defended the
United States of America.
Sponsored by
Oasis Garden Club of Indian Wells Valley
Ridgecrest, California
in cooperation with
California Garden Clubs, Inc.
And
Bakersfield National Cemetery
Photographed by Mia Kostouros, June 28, 2014
8. Bakersfield National Cemetery
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 1,284 times since then and 25 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.
