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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM167F_tf-102a-middot-delta-dagger_Eden-CA.html
The F-102 was developed from the Convair XF-92 delta wing research aircraft of the late 1940s and the prototype made its initial flight in October 1953 at Edwards AFB. It became operational with the Air Defense Command in 1956. At the peak of depl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM167E_f-104a-middot-starfighter_Eden-CA.html
The first XF-104 made its initial flight here at Edwards AFB in February 1954. In May 1958, a YF-104A set a world speed record of 1,404.19 mph over Edwards, and in December 1959, an F-104C set a world altitude record of 103, 395 feet here. The Sta…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM167D_f-105d-middot-thunderchief_Eden-CA.html
The YF-105 completed its maiden flight at Edwards AFB in October 1955, easily exceeding Mach One, even though it was powered by a J57 engine - much less powerful than its projected power plant, the J75. The D-model "Thud" added water injection to …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM167B_f-106b-middot-delta-dart_Fremont-CA.html
The F-106 Delta Dart had a long and illustrious career at Edwards AFB. The prototype A-model made its first flight here on 26 Dec 56. On 15 Dec 59, Col Joe Rogers piloted as F-106 A to a world speed record of 1,525.695 mph (Mach 2.41) here. In Apr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM147G_arvins-veterans_Arvin-CA.html
Dedicated with Pride and Appreciation to AllMilitary Personnel from the Arvin and Lamont Area"Operaton Desert Storm"Janice Acree · Jose A. Garza · Javier Almaguer · Steven M. Gutierrez · John Alverez · Ted Johnso…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM147D_bakersfield-national-cemetery_Keene-CA.html
Dedicated to the Memory ofAll the Patriotic Men and WomenWho Answered Their Country's Call to Service George W. BushPresident of the United States James B. PeakeSecretaryU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs William F. TuerkUnder Secretary …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11Q6_enternal-flame_Bakersfield-CA.html
We saluteAll VeteransWho Lie InGod'sQuiet Gardenor Beneath HisMurmuring Waves
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11Q4_bakersfield-californian_Bakersfield-CA.html
Home ofThe Bakersfield CalifornianErected byAlfred Harrell1925
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11BX_captain-elisha-stephens_Bakersfield-CA.html
Elisha Stephens was born in South Carolina in 1804 and moved to Georgia with his family at a young age.However, he was to spend most of the first half of his life in the frontier lands bordering the Missouri River. Like many other Americans of his…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11AI_standard-oil-company-building_Bakersfield-CA.html
Constructed in 1917 by Henry Jastro, this building is listed on both The National Register of Historic Buildings and the The Register of Historic Places by the Bakersfield City Council. It originally housed the executive offices of Standard Oil Co…
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