Ellensburg, County seat in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Ellensburg sits near the junction of Interstate 90 and 82, along the Yakima River within the agricultural Kittitas Valley at 470 meters elevation.
The Northern Pacific Railway arrival in the 1880s brought rapid growth to this city, which incorporated in 1883 and nearly became Washington's state capital.
The Kittitas County Historical Museum, Clymer Museum, Gallery One Visual Arts Center, and seasonal farmers market display the local heritage and creativity.
Central Washington University provides higher education programs while the city functions under a Manager/Council system with regular public meetings.
The Ellensburg Rodeo, established in 1923, ranks as Washington state's largest rodeo event, taking place annually during Labor Day weekend.
Location: Kittitas County
Inception: 1883
Elevation above the sea: 470 m
Website: http://ci.ellensburg.wa.us
GPS coordinates: 46.99706,-120.54512
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:19
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