OUTERMOST POINT IN THE SOUTH SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY (VISITED BY PADRE GARCÉS IN 1776)
Historical Landmark |
| Description: Padre Garcés, first recorded non-Indian to visit this locality, came in April of 1776, seeking a new route from Mexico to California. His epic journey covered more than two thousand miles of uncharted wilderness, opening trails that later became highways and railroads. |
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Registration Date: 9/4/1940 Location: City: Arvin County: Kern Directions: Courtyard of Saint Thomas the Apostle Church, 350 E Bear Mountain Blvd, Arvin |
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