Tagus Ranch
Tagus Ranch is an abandoned restaurant, hotel, and 7,000 acre orchard, Founded by Hulett C. Merritt in 1912, and left in the mid 80's. Tagus Ranch was a popular venue, where many country musicians performed.[1] Tagus Ranch is located less than 3 miles north of Tulare, California, off of Highway 99. Tagus Ranch was a German prisoner of war camp during World War II.[2]
References[]
- ^ "Iconic Tagus Ranch on Highway 99 drew big-name entertainers". Fresno Bee System. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
- ^ "Prisoner of War Camps, California, June 1, 1945". San Joaquin Valley Library System. Retrieved 2009-05-20.
Coordinates: 36°16′26″N 119°21′57″W / 36.27389°N 119.36583°W
Categories:
- History of Tulare County, California
- Ranches in California
- World War II prisoner of war camps in the United States
- Internment camps
- Prisons in California
- Buildings and structures in Tulare County, California
- Internment camps for Japanese Americans
- California building and structure stubs