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Porterville, California

Located in Tulare County, California, Porterville was established in 1864. Gateway to the Sequoia National Forest. Major citrus and olive growing region.
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Founded 1864 | Population 62,300 | Peak 62,300 (2024) | County Tulare County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Porterville, California

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1864 Founded: Named for Royal Porter Putnam.
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1902 Incorporated: Porterville was officially incorporated as a city.
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1990 Economic Development: Porterville grew through the technology sector.
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2010 Modern Era: Porterville continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1864 Culture
Founded
1902 Government
Incorporated
1990 Industry
Economic Development
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Gateway to the Sequoia National Forest.
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Major citrus and olive growing region.
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Central Valley agricultural community in Tulare County.
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Porterville was founded in 1864.
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Porterville has a population of approximately 62,300.

Famous People from Porterville, California

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Joan Marsh
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Joe Soto
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