Interested in fun facts and the history of Yakima, WA?
Then read on!
1. The Yakama Nation, which is located in the Yakima Valley, is one of the largest Native American nations in the United States.
2. The Yakima Valley was an important trading and transportation hub in the early days of the Oregon Trail and Washington Territory.
3. In 1891, the Northern Pacific Railroad arrived in Yakima, boosting the city's economy and population.
4. In 1902, a large irrigation project was completed in the Yakima Valley, leading to rapid agricultural growth and development.
5. During World War II, Yakima had a U.S. Army Air Force base that served as a training center for bomber crews.
6. In 1962, the world's first commercial-scale wind farm was built near Yakima.
7. In 1983, Apple Trees became Washington State's official fruit tree, with most of them being grown in the Yakima Valley.