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 link to plaque | FIRST TULE RIVER INDIAN RESERVATION Photoset: Flickr Set | Map: Google Map A reservation was originally established in 1857, and Indians from a widespread area were brought here. The natives of the vicinity, the Koyeti tribe towards the west and the Yandanchi tribe toward the east, were branches of the Yokuts Indians that occupied the San Joaquin Valley. The Tule River Indian Reservation was moved to its present location, 10 miles to the southeast in 1873. Alta Vista School, 2293 E Crabtree Ave, Porterville Note: The plaque is behind a locked fence when the school is closed. Be prepared to climb over it on the weekend. Additional info: Alta Vista School | |
 link to plaque | CHARTER OAK OR ELECTION TREE Photoset: Flickr Set | Map: Google Map 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.' On Charter Oak Dr 0.3 mi W of Rd 180, 7 mi E of Visalia Note: There is indeed a big tree to look at. It's easy to spot, as it's by itself next to a large turnout. Additional info: | |
 link to plaque | BUTTERFIELD STAGE ROUTE Photoset: Flickr Set | Map: Google Map This route, following an earlier emigrant trail, was laid out in the 1850s as part of the Stockton-Los Angeles Road. It was used from 1858 to 1861 by the Butterfield Overland Mail stages to carry the first overland mail service on a regular schedule between St. Louis and San Francisco. SW corner of Hermosa St (Ave 228) and State Hwy 65, 1 mi W of Lindsay Note: Plaque is actually on N Fremont Dr, which runs parallel to Hwy 65. Exit Hwy 65 at W Hermosa St; Fremont is just to the west. Additional info: | |
 link to plaque | TULE RIVER STAGE STATION Photoset: Flickr Set | Map: Google Map Here Peter Goodhue operated an emigrant trail stopping place on the bank of the Tule River from 1854 until the river changed its course in 1862. This became a Butterfield Overland and mail stage station, 1858-61. It was kept in 1860 by R. Porter Putnam, who in 1864 founded Porterville. Porterville Public Park, SW corner of N Main St and W Henderson Ave Note: The park is not really a park; it's a section of grass at the intersection that has a large statue of a farmer. The plaque is closer to the NE corner of W Laurel Ave & E Main St. Additional info: |