Lebec, California

Established in 1896, Lebec is located about 36 miles south of Bakersfield on Interstate 5. The town is named for Peter Lebeck who was killed by a grizzly bear in 1837 and buried where Fort Tejon was later constructed.
 
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Top of Grapevine Pass

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Lebec Coffee Shop and Service Station, 1940s

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