visalia is in what county
Visalia is the county seat of Tulare County. That means that the government of the county meets in Visalia. Visalia is the oldest city in Tulare County. It was established by early settlers soon after Tulare County was founded. One of these early settlers was Nathaniel Vise. He and some friends found a beautiful spot shaded by large oak trees with plenty of water in creeks flowing nearby.