Orting, city in Pierce County, Washington, United States
Orting is a small city in Pierce County, Washington, known for its quiet streets and rural setting. The community sits near the foothills of the Cascades, surrounded by green fields and old buildings that reflect the town's farming past.
The town began as a settlement in the valley centered on farming and dairy activities, taking its current name in 1878. Nearby, the Washington State Soldiers' Home opened in 1891 to provide housing for Civil War veterans.
The name Orting comes from a Native American word meaning "prairie in the town". The community shows its farming heritage through old buildings and farms that shaped daily life for generations.
Orting offers basic amenities for visitors including parking and small shops for daily essentials. The flat, easy-to-navigate streets make it simple to explore on foot or by car.
In the 1940s, a nearby farm was known for growing flower bulbs on a large scale, especially daffodils. Farmers rotated their crops yearly to keep soil healthy while shipping millions of bulbs to markets in the East and Europe.
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