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Tulare
Tulare County, California
ZipCodes
93274
Motto
The City with a Smile
The Agri-Center of the World
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Founded in 1872 by the Southern Pacific Railroad, Tulare flourished as the headquarters of the railroad in the area. The name is for an area where tule (or cattails) grew. Since the town has expanded, the area no longer exists. The town suffered through many hard times, though, burning down and being rebuilt three times in its first fourteen years of existence. It was finally incorporated in 1888. In 1891, the railroad moved its headquarters to Bakersfield, devastating the community. When the railroad left, Tulare didn't give up and turned to agriculture to exist. Once adequate water was developed, Tulare once again flourished becoming a center for farming and other growing things.
Tulare is pronounced - too LARRY.
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The International Agri-Center
Home to the World Ag Expo held in February each year.
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Tulare has a council-city manager form of government.
Tulare Chamber
Tulare Chamber of Commerce
220 E. Tulare Ave
Tulare, CA 93274
Tulare Organizations
Tulare Chamber of Commerce
220 E. Tulare Ave
Tulare, CA 93274
Tulare Libraries
Tulare Public Library
113 North F Street
Tulare, CA 93274
Phone: 559-685-2341
Tulare Schools
Tulare Joint Union High School District
426 N. Blackstone
Tulare, CA 93274
Phone: 559-688-2021
Median household income:
2000 - $ 33,637
2005 - $ 38,300
Median house value:
2000 - $ 94,700
2005 - $ 196,000
Tulare is located in the Pacific Time Zone and does participate in Daylight Savings Time during a portion of the year.
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