Father Garces Statue, Bakersfield

The Father Garces Statue was erected in honor of American missionary and traveler Francisco Garces (1738–1781). This limestone statue, designed by regional artist John Palo-Kangas in 1939, stands at the traffic circle on US 99. More than 20 feet tall, the statue was designed in the Modern style. The pedestal bears a plaque declaring the statue a Historic Landmark.

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Bobak Ha'Eri.

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Sight Name: Father Garces Statue
Sight Location: Bakersfield, USA (See walking tours in Bakersfield)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

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Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles

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Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles