Inscription:California Historical Landmark.Colonel Thomas Baker, Civil Engineer – Lawyer - Farmer – Soldier, 1810 – 1872.In 1863 Colonel Baker came to this location. A friend to all travelers. His settlement became known at “Baker’s Field.” This civic center is his dream come true. His motto —“Time will justify a man who means to do right”Dedicated October 18, 1942.State Registered Landmark No. 382