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History of Walla Walla

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The establishment of Fort Nez Perce in 1818 by the North West Company to trade with the Walla Walla people and other local Native American groups begins recorded history in this region. At the time, the term "Nez Perce" was used more broadly than today, and included the Walla Walla in its scope in English usage. Fort Nez Perce had its name shift to Fort Walla Walla. It was located significantly west of the present city.

On September 1, 1836, Marcus Whitman arrived with his wife Narcissa Whitman. Here they established the Whitman Mission in an unsuccessful attempt to convert the local Walla Walla tribe to

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