Garces Memorial Circle
Garces Memorial Traffic Circle, informally known as Garces Circle or just The Circle, is the only 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 | |
| Location | Bakersfield, California |
| Coordinates | 35.387°N 119.019°W |
| Built | 1932 |
| Governing body | City of Bakersfield |
| Designated | October 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.
Sources
- Historical Tour of US 99 - The Golden State Highway
- Father Garces Audio Slideshow - Bakersfield Californian
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