Last Home of Alexis Godey - Bakersfield, CA
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saopaulo1
N 35° 22.577 W 119° 00.506
11S E 317557 N 3916624
A plaque in Central Park.
Waymark Code: WMNHVE
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/19/2015
Views: 2
"Near this site stood the home of Alexis Godey, frontiersman and scout, who lived here from 1883 until his death on January 19, 1889. Born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1818, he acted as guide for John C. Frémont's expedition through the Kern area in 1843-44, and was honored for his services at the Battle of San Pasqual in 1846. Moving here in 1883, Godey died January 19, 1889."
The plaque is located by the entrance to the park. It's by the covered bridge and pond.
Marker Number: 690.00
Marker Name: Last Home of Alexis Godey
County: Kern
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Location:
2010 R Street, Bakersfield CA 93301, United States of America.
Marker Dedication Date: Not listed
Website: Not listed
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