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| Landmark #371 | Kern County | Visited: February 18, 2013 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | A statue and plaque at a church! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: 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.
OTHER TIDBITS: That pretty well sums it up! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: Courtyard of Saint Thomas the Apostle Church 350 E Bear Mountain Blvd Arvin, CA 93203 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~104mi (168km) — 1.8hrs |
| When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |