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Tulare, California

Located in Tulare County, California, Tulare was established in 1872. World Ag Expo in Tulare is the largest annual agricultural exposition on Earth. Named for the tule reeds in nearby Tulare Lake (now drained).
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Founded 1872 | Population 73,000 | Peak 73,000 (2024) | County Tulare County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Tulare, California

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1872 Railroad Town: Central Valley agricultural hub.
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1888 Incorporated: Tulare was officially incorporated as a city.
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1962 World Ag Expo: Largest agricultural show in the world.
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2010 Modern Era: Tulare continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Tulare

Jan 1, 1970
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Jan 1, 1970
White House Signals Review of Mysterious Deaths and Disappearances Among U.S. Scientists in Sensitive Fields
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Jan 1, 1970
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Sexual Assault Probe and Staff Revolt Threaten to End Congressman’s California Gubernatorial Bid
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Complete Historical Timeline

1872 Transport
Railroad Town
1888 Government
Incorporated
1962 Business
World Ag Expo
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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World Ag Expo in Tulare is the largest annual agricultural exposition on Earth.
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Named for the tule reeds in nearby Tulare Lake (now drained).
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Heart of California's agricultural Central Valley.
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Tulare is located in Tulare County, California.
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Tulare was founded in 1872.

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