Porterville, Charter city in Tulare County, United States
Located at the base of Sierra Nevada mountains, Porterville extends across the eastern San Joaquin Valley with Success Lake offering water activities nearby.
Royal Porter Putnam established Porter Station in 1864, transforming a simple stopping point into a hotel that became the foundation of modern Porterville.
The Tule River Indian Tribe maintains strong connections to the area, representing Yokuts, Yowlumne, Wukchumnis, Western Mono, and Tübatulabal communities.
The city connects to major transportation routes, positioned 17 miles from State Highway 99 and one hour from both Bakersfield and Fresno.
Three buildings in Porterville appear in the National Registry of Historic Places: the Zalud House, Art Deco Post Office, and Gothic Revival First Congregational Church.
Location: Tulare County
Website: http://www.ci.porterville.ca.us
Website: http://ci.porterville.ca.us
GPS coordinates: 36.06861,-119.02750
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:30
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