TULE RIVER STAGE STATION

Historical Landmark

Description:
Here Peter Goodhue operated an emigrant trail stopping place on the bank of the Tule River from 1854 until the river changed its course in 1862. This became a Butterfield Overland and mail stage station, 1858-61. It was kept in 1860 by R. Porter Putnam, who in 1864 founded Porterville.

Registration Date: 9/11/1950

Location:
City: Porterville
County: Tulare

Directions:
Porterville Public Park, SW corner of N Main St and W Henderson Ave

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