Arvin in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Arvin Veterans
Photographed by Denise Boose, June 3, 2012
1. Arvin Veterans Marker
Dedicated with Pride and Appreciation to All Military Personnel from the Arvin and Lamont Area
"Operaton Desert Storm"
Janice Acree Jose A. Garza Javier Almaguer Steven M. Gutierrez John Alverez Ted Johnson Joe Baltierra Russell Halterman Timothy Been Charles W. Hull Nathaniel Bratton Antonio Martinez Victor H. Cardenas Regino Medina Eddie Cervantes Lance Renteria Pedro Chavez Dexter Scott Bruce Coates William Shears Edward Decker Rolando B. Soriano Jr. Rebecca Devine Clay Perry Starr Tony Espinoza Roy Thomas Regino Flores John Watson Pedro Fombona David Young
"In Service"
Pablo Aguirre Martin Ortiz Mark Armstrong Fabian Rivera Carmen Barrera Ruben Rivera Henry Benavidez Edna Roberts Kaime Cardemas Jeffery Rockholt Martin Castro William Rockholt Jesus Chagollan Eric Louis Roy Debra Coats Edward Scarry Adolfo Cortez Jr. Oscar Simms Jr. Arturo Dominguez Jr. Armando Soriano Pablo Florez Jeannie Stafford Paul Gamez Larry Tapley Andres Garcia Silvano Vasquez Jorge J. Jimenez Victoria Watson Ricardo Madrigal
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Erected by Arvin City Hall.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 35° 12.62′ N, 118° 49.982′ W. Marker is in Arvin, California, in Kern County. It is on Campus Drive, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 Campus Drive, 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 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Francisco Garces O.F.M (approx.
Photographed by Denise Boose, June 3, 2012
2. Arvin Veterans Marker
Another marker is no longer nearby. Jedediah Smith Trail (was approx. 8.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Denise Boose, June 3, 2012
3. Arvin Veterans Marker
Photographed by Denise Boose, June 3, 2012
4. Frank D. Reed Marker
In Memory of Frank D. Reed, Publisher, Arvin Tiller,
1939 - 1970.
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5. Frank D. Reed Marker
Located at the front of the fountain.
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6. Arvin V.F.W Post 8809
Dedicated to all Arvin veterans.
Donated By Arvin V.F.W. Post 8809, 1974.
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7. Gold Star Mothers
Dedicated to the Gold Star Mothers of the City of Arvin and their sons. Donated by V.F.W. Post 8809.
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8. Gold Star Mothers Marker
Located at the base of the flagpole.
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9. Arvins V.F.W Post 8809 Marker
Located at the base of the flag pole.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 2,460 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on September 5, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
