Last modified: 2005-10-04 by michael p. smuda
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Bakersfield is named after Colonel thomas Baker, who invited travelers to rest overnight in one of his fields. He formally laid out a town in 1869 which was named after Colonel Baker's field which now contains the Centennial Garden and Convention Center and the Centennial Plaza Community Park.
Flag Description
The flag is a white rectangle with the city seal centrally located. The seal, adopted in 1898, features a cornucopia filled with locally produced fruits and vegetables. Further detail will be added when it becomes available.