By 1870, with a population of 600, Bakersfield was becoming the principal town in Kern County, and by 1874 it had replaced the moribund town of Havilah as the county seat.
Bakersfield was becoming the principal town in Kern County. This was with a population of 600. This was by 1870. It had replaced the moribund town of Havilah as the county seat. This was by 1874. This was by 1870.