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

Famous People from Tulare, California

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Bob Mathias
Politician, Military Officer · Born Nov 17, 1930 · Died Sep 2, 2006 (age 75)
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Devin Nunes
Businessperson, Politician · Born Oct 1, 1973 · Age 52
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Richard G. Hovannisian
Historian, University Teacher · Born Nov 9, 1932 · Died Jul 10, 2023 (age 90)
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Leamon King
Sprinter · Born Feb 13, 1936 · Died May 22, 2001 (age 65)
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Richard Torrez
Boxer · Born Jun 1, 1999 · Age 26
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