Kern Veterans Memorial, Bakersfield

Name: Kern Veterans Memorial
Address: Bakersfield, United States

#16 among attractions in Bakersfield

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Facts and practical information

The Kern Veterans Memorial is a monument located in Kern County, California. It honors all Kern County residents who served in the armed forces, both in peacetime and in war. It is located in downtown Bakersfield, at the corner of Truxtun Ave. and S St. The memorial is adjacent to the Kern County Visitors Bureau, Bakersfield Amtrak Station, and Beale Memorial Library. It is also in between the two segments of Mill Creek. ()

Unveiled: 11 November 2007Coordinates: 35°22'23"N, 119°0'29"W

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Central Bakersfield (Downtown Bakersfield)Bakersfield United States

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Day trips

Kern Veterans Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bakersfield City Hall, Fox Theater, Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science, First Baptist Church.

0.6 miW
City hall
Bakersfield City Hall, Bakersfield
16 min walk • Bakersfield City Hall is the center of government for the City of Bakersfield, California. It houses the Mayor's office and the City Council chambers. It is located in the Civic Center, Downtown.
0.9 miW
Concerts and shows, Entertainment, Theater
Fox Theater, Bakersfield
22 min walk • The Fox Theater is located at 2001 H Street in Downtown Bakersfield, California. The theater, which opened on Christmas Day, 1930, is a historic performing arts and community events center located in downtown Bakersfield, and hosts a variety of events, ranging from ballets...
0.6 miNW
Museum, History museum, Science museum
Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science, Bakersfield
17 min walk • The Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science is a natural history museum in Bakersfield, California. It is located in the Arts district, downtown. The museum focuses on three areas: Geology, Anthropology, and Paleontology.
0.5 miW
Church, Romanesque architecture
First Baptist Church, Bakersfield
12 min walk • The First Baptist Church, also known as the Bell Towers, is a historic church complex built in 1931 in Bakersfield, California and presently used as an office building.
1.2 miSW
Park
Beale Park, Bakersfield
31 min walk • Beale Park is a public park located in Bakersfield, California. It is Bakersfield’s first park, located on Oleander St.
~1500 ftW
Convention center, Theater
Mechanics Bank Theater and Convention Center, Bakersfield
8 min walk • The Mechanics Bank Theater and Convention Center is a performing arts theater and convention facility located in Bakersfield, California. It is adjacent to the Mechanics Bank Arena.
~1530 ftN
Park
Central Park, Bakersfield
8 min walk • Mill Creek is a linear park located in Bakersfield, California. It runs along the Kern Island Canal between Golden State Avenue and California Avenue in downtown, although there is a gap between 19th Street and the BNSF railroad yard. The center of the park is Central Park, the only park in downtown.
~1490 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Bakersfield Museum of Art, Bakersfield
8 min walk • The Bakersfield Museum of Art is an art museum, in Bakersfield, California. It is located in Central Park, on the corner of 19th St. and R St.
~1610 ftSW
Park
McMurtrey Aquatic Center, Bakersfield
8 min walk • The McMurtrey Aquatic Center is a swimming, diving, and recreational facility in the City of Bakersfield, California, USA. It is located near Centennial Garden, newly renamed "Rabobank Arena", in downtown Bakersfield.
1.7 miNE
Park
Jefferson Park, Bakersfield
43 min walk • Jefferson Park is a public park located in Bakersfield, California.
1 miW
35°22'23"N • 119°1'30"W
Unity Church of Bakersfield, Bakersfield
25 min walk • Sacred and religious sites, Church

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kern Veterans Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Kern County Library, Bakersfield (3 min walk), Bakersfield Museum of Art, Bakersfield (8 min walk), Mechanics Bank Theater and Convention Center, Bakersfield (8 min walk), Central Park, Bakersfield (8 min walk).

How to get to Kern Veterans Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kern Veterans Memorial:

Train

Bakersfield (2 min walk)

Bus

Bakersfield, CA - Amtrak Station • Lines: 10, 19 (2 min walk)
G • Lines: 42 (20 min walk)