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Exeter, CA

Exeter is a city in Tulare County, California, United States. It is situated in the San Joaquin Valley near the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. The population was 10,321 at the 2020 census, down from 10,334 at the 2010 census. Exeter is located on State Highway 65, 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Highway 198 and 15 miles (24 km) east of Highway 99.

Before the arrival of European settlers, Yokuts settled around an area in an oak forest two miles north of Exeter. The current town site was a plain that possessed elk, antelope, frogs, and deer. Rocky Hill, to the east of the city, offered shelter to native tribes when the plain flooded. Several caves on the hill contain petroglyphs, though some of the most important of these were destroyed by local vandals/looters and poorly managed and unsupervised steer. The town site traces its roots to the construction of a railroad line through the San Joaquin Valley, by 1888 a line passed through the area. A representative of the Southern Pacific Railroad, D.W. Parkhurst, purchased the land from an early settler, John Firebaugh, and formed the town which he named after his hometown of Exeter, England.

The damming of the Kaweah valley during the 1930s provided a reliable source of water for agriculture. Cattle ranching grew at the beginning of the 20th century, led by the Gill Cattle Company, which opened in the late 1800s and was once the largest such business in the United States. The town was incorporated in 1911. In October 1929, Exeter was the site of a large anti-Filipino race riot. A mob stormed a Filipino work camp, bludgeoning 50 Filipino laborers and burning their camp to the ground. This race riot sparked a wave of anti-Filipino hatred. Professional artists depicting the history of the area have painted huge murals on exterior walls throughout the downtown area. There are currently 31 murals in this outdoor art gallery.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.5 km2), all of it land.

Exeter emphasizes health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by Exeter’s Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Exeter Fitness, Jazzercise, and Exeter Fit. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Exeter, such as the Sequoia Riverlands Trust and the Exeter Bark Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top Sites in Exeter, CA are Merryman Station, Kaweah Oaks Preserve, and Mountain Descents.

Population: 10,267 (2022). Elevation: 390 ft (119 m). ZIP code: 93221. Area: 2.46 sq mi (6.37 km2). Area code: 559.

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What is Exeter, CA famous for?

Before the coming of the European settlers, the area that is now Exeter was part of a vast plain where elk, antelope, and deer grazed and spring wildflowers bloomed in profusion.  Boasting the finest navel oranges in the world, Exeter, California, has a rich agricultural heritage built on a hundred years of American tradition. Exeter is known for growing the sweetest oranges in the world and as the “Citrus Capital of the World”.

Is Exeter, CA a good place to live?

Living in Exeter offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Exeter and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Exeter are above average.

Is Exeter, CA safe?

The crime rate in Exeter is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 25 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Exeter is 1 in 40. Based on FBI crime data, Exeter is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, Exeter has a crime rate that is higher than 72% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

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Wikipedia

City of Exeter

Exeter Fitness

Jazzercise 

Exeter Fit

Sequoia Riverlands Trust 

Exeter Bark Park

Merryman Station 

Kaweah Oaks Preserve 

Mountain Descents

Exeter Chamber

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