Site information:

City Hall, SW corner of Truxtun and Chester Aves, Bakersfield

35.373123,-119.019409

Plaque information:

Private plaque

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 "Baker's Field." This civic center is his dream come true. His motto - "Time will justify a man who means to do right"

Dedicated October 18, 1942 Kern County Historical Society, Bakersfield City Council, El Tejon Parlor No. 239 N.D.G.W., Bakersfied Parlor No.42 N.S.G.W., Kern County Board of Supervisors, Kern County Chamber of Commerce Public Donations

OHP description:

In 1863 Colonel Baker, friend to all travelers, came here to found 'Bakers Field.' His motto was, 'Time will justify a man who means to do right.' This civic center is his dream come true.

Registered 1/3/1944