Gordon's Ferry
| Gordon's Ferry | |
|---|---|
| Location | Bakersfield, California |
| Coordinates | 35°25′32″N 118°58′4″W / 35.42556°N 118.96778°W |
| Area | Northeast Bakersfield |
| Built | Ferry (1853), Bridge (1901) |
| Governing body | City of Bakersfield |
| Official name | Gordon's Ferry on the Kern River |
| Designated | January 17, 1937 |
| Reference no. | 137 |
Gordon's Ferry is both a geographical location and a historic site in Bakersfield, California. It is located where China Grade Loop crosses the Kern River and meets with Alfred Harrell Highway in Northeast Bakersfield. It is named after a ferry that used to cross the river near the existing bridge. It was one of the only eastern crossings, until 1877, when the Jewett Avenue bridge was constructed farther west. It is California Historical Landmark #137.