George

George is a small village in Grant County, Washington, stretching across land in the Columbia Basin region at an elevation of 1,227 feet (374 meters). The town sits near Interstate 90 and provides a simple layout with local roads and basic community amenities.

A local pharmacist named Charlie Brown founded the town on July 4, 1957, to support agricultural interests between two nearby communities. The timing and purpose of the settlement reflected the region's focus on farming and crop production.

The street names here reflect local cherry varieties, showing how fruit farming shaped the community's identity. Walking through town, you can trace this agricultural heritage in the simple, practical way the place is organized.

The town sits at exit 149 on Interstate 90, making it easy to find and offering convenient access to the highway. Because of this simple location, you can easily drive through or use it as a starting point to explore the surrounding region.

This is the only town in the United States named after the complete name of a president. Few visitors realize this distinction when passing through, making it a subtle point of local pride.

Location: Grant County

Inception: 1957

Elevation above the sea: 374 m

Website: http://ci.george.wa.us

GPS coordinates: 47.07830,-119.85700

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:09