Whitman County, Administrative division in southeastern Washington, US
Description
Whitman County is an administrative division in the Palouse region of southeastern Washington with rolling landscapes and extensive farmland. The terrain is dominated by agricultural activity, particularly large-scale grain cultivation.
History
The area was established in 1871 from Stevens County and named after Marcus Whitman, a Presbyterian missionary. Whitman sought to work in the region and represents an early chapter in its European-American settlement history.
Culture
Washington State University in Pullman shapes the cultural rhythm with its students and research programs year-round. The university influences local events, galleries, and community gatherings throughout the county.
Practical
The area is best explored by car since agricultural areas are spread out and public transit is limited. Pullman in the center offers services and facilities for visitors staying in the region.
Did you know?
The region is a leading producer of specialized crops that extend well beyond local markets. Barley, lentils, and dried peas grow here in quantities that supply national and international food chains.
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Palouse Falls
59.3 km
Martin Stadium
32.6 km
Steptoe Butte
23.2 km
Mullan Road
54 km
Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail
43 km
Marmes Rockshelter
60.4 km
Palouse Falls State Park
59.1 km
Lower Granite Dam
26.5 km
Pullman High School
30 kmRed Brick Roads
31.5 km
Little Goose Dam
51.2 km
Steptoe Battlefield State Park Heritage Site
39.5 km
Snake River Bridge
62.9 kmPalouse Ridge Golf Club
33.4 kmSteptoe Butte State Park
23.1 km
Lewis and Clark Trail-Travois Road
47.5 km
Manning-Rye Covered Bridge
9 km
Jewett Observatory
33.2 km
Pullman Flatiron Building
31.3 km
Bryan Hall
32.3 km
Joso High Bridge
63.3 km
Rosalia Railroad Bridge
38.9 km
St. Boniface Church, Convent and Rectory
50.9 km
Riparia Bridge
55.9 kmLower Granite Lake
59.8 km
Dumas Seed Company warehouse
31.3 km
Cordova Theatre
31.2 km
United Presbyterian Church
31.6 km
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