Woodsville: ghost of a county seat revisited The town of Woodsville wasn't much to brag about. In fact, it was downright primitive. But still, it had many positive qualities that seemed to point to a prosperous future.

It was on the banks of the Kaweah River, which provided plenty of good water, and the surrounding soil was rich. The Stockton-Los Angeles Road ran through the town, giving it access to a regular stream of travelers. To top it off, it was named the county seat for newly formed Tulare County. But neither prosperity nor survival was in store for this tiny town with big potential.