Walla Walla, Washington

Walla Walla is the county seat of Walla Walla County in southeastern Washington state. The city covers 10.8 sq mi (28.1 sq km) and has a population of 32,000 people (2012 people). It is the biggest city in Walla Walla County.

Memorial Building, Whitman College, Walla Walla, Washington
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Hottest month in Walla Walla is August, when average high temperature rises to 89.1°F (31.7°C). Coldest month is January, when average low temperature drops to 28.8°F (-1.8°C). November receives the most precipitation, at 2.85 in (72.4 mm).

The Walla Walla area was inhabited by various tribes of Native Americans when missionary couple Marcus and Narcissa Whitman established a mission there in 1836. They were killed by the Cayuse tribe which thought the missionaries were poisoning them. Whitman College was established in their memory.

The town of Walla Walla was incorporated in 1862. A gold rush caused it to grow rapidly, and at one time, it was even planned to be the state capital of Washington - the title eventually going to Olympia. Today Walla Walla continues to play a role as the agricultural center for the southeastern part of Washington.

Visiting Walla Walla

US Highway 12 is the main highway connecting Walla Walla with the rest of the country.

Places of Interest in Walla Walla

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