1/5/2019

1/5/2019

Landmark information

  • Location:
    City Hall, SW corner of Truxtun and Chester Aves, Bakersfield
  • Plaque:
    Other Plaque
  • Site:
    Existing
  • Date First Visited:
    12/22/2022
  • Date Most Recently Visited:
    1/5/2019
  • GPS Coordinates:
    N 35 22.390, W 119 1.163

About this landmark

Plaque text:

Colonel Thomas Baker
Civil Engineer - Lawyer
Farmer - Soldier
1810 - 1872
In 1863 Colonel Baker came to this location. A friend to all travelers, his settlement became known as Bakersfield. This civic center is his dream come true. His motto - "Time will justify a man who means to do right."