CHARTER OAK OR ELECTION TREE

Historical Landmark

Description:
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.'

Registration Date: 11/15/1948

Location:
City: Visalia
County: Tulare

Directions:
On Charter Oak Dr 0.3 mi W of Rd 180, 7 mi E of Visalia

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