Explore the people, places, communities, landscapes, and events that define the history of Kings County, California.
From Tulare Lake and the Kings River to Hanford, Lemoore, Corcoran, Avenal, and surrounding communities, discover stories that connect the county’s past with the present.
Kings County has a rich and layered history shaped by Indigenous communities, early settlements, agriculture, railroads, water development, migration, industry, and changing communities.
KingsCountyHistory.org is an independent educational publication created to make local history easier to discover.
Through researched articles, we explore the events, places, communities, and everyday experiences that helped shape Kings County and California’s southern San Joaquin Valley.
Kings County history can be found in its communities, farms, waterways, buildings, photographs, and local stories.
Browse our latest articles and continue exploring the people, places, and events that shaped Kings County, California.
