Garces Memorial Circle

Garces Memorial Traffic Circle, informally known as Garces Circle or just The Circle, is a traffic circle in Bakersfield, California. The traffic circle is located at the intersection of Chester Avenue, Golden State Avenue (State Route 204) and 30th St in Bakersfield. The Circle was originally built as a part of US 99 in approximately 1932. A large 1939 sculpture of Father Francisco Garces by John Palo-Kangas rests inside the circle.

Garces Memorial Circle
Sculpture of Padre Francisco Garces in Garces Circle
LocationBakersfield, California
Coordinates35.387°N 119.019°W / 35.387; -119.019
Built1932
Governing bodyCity of Bakersfield
DesignatedOctober 21, 1937
Reference no.277

The Garces Memorial Traffic Circle has a near twin in the 1930 Long Beach Traffic Circle located in Long Beach.

California Historical Landmark reads:

NO. 277 GARCÉS CIRCLE - This is the approximate site of the Indian rancheria visited by Franciscan friar Padre Francisco Garcés on May 7, 1776. Padre Garcés named this spot San Miguel de los Noches por el Santa Príncipe.[1][2]

See also

Sources
  1. californiahistoricallandmarks.com Landmark chl-277
  2. ca.gov, California parks markers
  • Historical Tour of US 99 - The Golden State Highway
  • Father Garces Audio Slideshow - Bakersfield Californian
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