Francisco Garces

Historical marker location:

Bakersfield, California

( Marker is at the intersection of North Chester Avenue and Golden State Highway (California Route 204), in the median on North Chester Avenue.)

Marker installed: 1939

1738 1781. Spanish Franciscan.

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