Our Community - Walla Walla

Walla Walla, Washington is an enchanting community set amidst the backdrop of the Blue and Wallowa mountain ranges. Explorers Lewis and Clark found their way to Walla Walla in 1805, while on assignment for President Thomas Jefferson. Fascinating historic sites such as Fort Walla Walla Park and Museum and the Whitman Mission stand as a testament to the region’s beginnings.

Located in the southeastern section of Washington, Walla Walla is only six miles from the Oregon border and less than a half day’s drive from the bustling city of Seattle. Walla Walla, WA is Walla Walla county’s largest city and serves as the county seat. According to the Census 2000, Walla Walla County, WA is home to nearly 57,000 residents, 30,000 of which reside in the city of Walla Walla.

Agricultural crops, including corn, barley, peas, wheat and the Walla Walla Sweet Onion played the leading role in the development of a strong economy in Walla Walla, Washington. In recent years, grape vineyards and world-class wineries are emerging as a significant financial asset to the area. The Walla Walla, WA area boasts more than sixty local wineries, with sought after wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot among the choices available. In addition to the agricultural sector, Walla Walla is a major center for employment, finances and healthcare in the region.

Walla Walla, Washington offers a wide array of year round programs for residents of all ages. Civic and religious groups, sports programs, and school oriented clubs keep residents involved in this family oriented community. Excellent options for education include public schools, private schools and several higher learning facilities. Whitman College, Washington’s oldest campus, ranks among the top 100 liberal arts facilities in the Princeton Review. Whitman College is also the birthplace of the renowned card trading game called ‘Magic: The Gathering’.

Both Walla Walla College and Walla Walla Community College are partially within the city of Walla Walla, WA and the city of College Place. Walla Walla’s colleges host arts and crafts, lectures, outdoor concerts and theater productions throughout the year. Other enjoyable cultural events include the local Symphony, which is the oldest continuous symphony west of the Mississippi River.

Annual celebrations in the area include the Hot Air Balloon Stampede in May, July 4th in the Park, the Southeast Washington Rodeo, and Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days. Local wineries hold tours and barrel tastings in the spring and on designated holidays. Farmer’s markets featuring local fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and the wares of Walla Walla’s talented artisans dot the scenic countryside.

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