Landmark #410 | Tulare County | Visited: July 13, 2013 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
What is it? | A plaque and the Charter Oak! |
What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: 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.”
OTHER TIDBITS: That pretty well sums it up! |
How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: On Charter Oak Dr 0.3 mi W of Rd 180 7 mi E of Visalia, CA 93292 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~197mi (318km) — 3.3hrs |
When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |