Taft, California

Located about 40 miles southwest of Bakersfield, Taft was incorporated in 1910. The community was originally called "Siding No. 2" by the Sunset Western Railroad. Later called Moron, the name was changed to Taft when the post office opened in 1909.
 
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Taft, California, circa 1910

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132.Taft.4
Taft, California, circa 1912


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