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Lindsay, CA

Lindsay is a city in Tulare County, California, United States. The population was 12,659 at the 2020 census. Lindsay is located southeast of Visalia and north of Porterville and is considered part of the Visalia-Porterville Metropolitan Area and the Porterville Urban Area by the United States Census Bureau.

The Yandanchei tribe of Native Americans came to hunt and fish at the future site of Lindsay for centuries. Future Military Governor of California John C. Frémont passed through twice by way of the Stockton - Los Angeles Road and the later Butterfield Overland Mail route on two of his four exploration trips. Julius Orton, a seventh-generation descendant of Thomas, served as security for a pack train headed for Placerville, a booming California gold mining town, motivated by his futile search for gold. In 1859, with his wife and two small daughters, and driving a small herd of cattle, he walked more than 200 miles (320 km) from the coast near Sacramento to a homestead along the Tule River, southwest of Lindsay. In the 1880s, Julius Orton homesteaded another (160 acres (0.65 km2)) piece of land bordering on the property of pioneers Lewis and John Keeley, brothers who had taken on a homestead just a few miles southwest of Lindsay in the mid-1870s.

In 1889, the founder of the City of Lindsay, Captain Arthur Hutchinson, moved to California because of his ill health. He moved to the Lindsay area and bought 2,000 acres (8.1 km2) to found the Lindsay Land Company. When the Southern Pacific Railroad came through the area in 1889, the Lindsay townsite's development began. Hutchinson laid out the plan for the township and named the community after his wife, Sadie Lindsay Patton Hutchinson.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.6 square miles (6.8 km2), all of it land. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Lindsay has a semi-arid climate(BSk) with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters.

Lindsay emphasizes health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Lindsay Recreation and Community Services Department offers. 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 The HPA Movement, McDermont X, and Lindsay Wellness Center. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Lindsay, such as the Lindsay Legacy Trail and the Olive Bowl Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Lindsay, CA are Sequoia National Park, General Sherman Tree, and Sequoia National Park's Tunnel Log.

Population: 12,659 (2020). Area code: 559. Elevation: 118 m. ZIP code: 93247. Area: 7.05 km².
 

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What is Lindsay, CA is known for?

Lindsay is a community rich in the history and traditions of early California. Known as the birthplace of modern irrigation, Lindsay is making plans for its Centennial celebrations. Since the turn of the century, Lindsay California has been a mecca for pioneers, inventors, artists, and entrepreneurs.

Is Lindsay, CA safe?

The crime rate in Lindsay is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 24 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 Lindsay is 1 in 42. Based on FBI crime data, Lindsay is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, Lindsay has a crime rate that is higher than 68% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Is Lindsay, CA a nice place to live in?

Living in Lindsay offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lindsay, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Lindsay and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Lindsay are above average.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Lindsay

Lindsay Recreation and Community Services Department

The HPA Movement

McDermont X 

Lindsay Wellness Center

Lindsay Legacy Trail 

Olive Bowl Park

Sequoia National Park

General Sherman Tree

Sequoia National Park's Tunnel Log

About Lindsay

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