State Historical Landmarks in Visalia

Information about officially designated California state historical landmarks in Visalia. See also About Tulare County and more about Visalia for Visitors and Visalia Attractions.

Charter Oak Election Tree
CALIFORNIA STATE HISTORIC LANDMARK ID: 410
DATE DESIGNATED: Novermber 15, 1948
TYPE: Historic Marker
LOCATION: About 7 miles east of Visalia, 0.3 miles west of Road 180, on Charter Oak Drive
STATE OF CALIFORNIA DESCRIPTION:
Under this tree on July 10, 1852, a party commanded by Major James D. Savage conducted the election by which Tulare County was organized. Woodville, site of Wood's cabin, and the first county seat, was located about one-half mile south of this marker. This general area, the delta of the Kaweah River, was also known as the "Four Creeks County."

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