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Nestled in southeastern Washington’s rolling wheat fields, Pullman has much to offer visitors, students, and those seeking a lifestyle that combines a beautiful country setting with the benefits of a major university nearby.
Pullman’s 25,000 residents are a mix of WSU students, faculty, staff and their families, individuals employed in agriculture, small industry, technology, and service businesses.
The Palouse area is a photographer’s dream, depicted in the book The Most Beautiful Place in the World, Impressions of 10 Master Photographers edited by Jay Maisel, as the “Love of Farmlands”. It is the perfect combination of topography, weather, crops and farming methods. A National Geographic cover story called region “ A Paradise Called the Palouse”.
Visit a few of Pullman’s unique shops, galleries, and boutiques, then enjoy a tour of WSU, one of the largest residential campuses west of the Mississippi. Explore WSU’s extensive campus and drink in the beautiful architecture, blending both classic and contemporary styles. Afterward, enjoy a fine meal in one of Pullman’s many restaurants – ranging from authentic Mexican to Szechwan Chinese. Of course, steak and seafood are always a Palouse favorite too.
Pullman's History
Pullman has its origins as early as 1877. It was then known as “Three Forks,” from a geographical perspective of the joining Missouri Flat Creek, Dry Fork Creek and the South Fork of the Palouse River.
In 1881, three settlers, Daniel McKenzie, Bolin Farr and Orville Steward, applied for a postal permit under the name “Pullman”. One theory is that the adopted name came from George Pullman, the king of the great railroad sleeping car. Pullman’s artesian wells soon lured newcomers to the area. The community grew with six businesses and professionals who encouraged growth and in 1890 helped bring Washington State College to Pullman. Opening in 1892 with 21 students, Washington State University has grown to almost 17,000 students at the Pullman Campus alone.
www.pullman-wa.com
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Schools
| Franklin School |
850 SE Klemgard
(509) 334-5641 |
| Jefferson School |
1150 NW Bryant
(509) 332-2617 |
| Sunnyside School |
425 SW Shirley
(509) 334-1800 |
| Lincoln Middle School |
(509) 334-3411 |
| Pullman High School |
510 NW Larry
(509) 332-1551 |
School Administration Offices
(509) 332-3581 |
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Events in Pullman
Washington Junior
Miss Program
Held in January each year
(509) 334-3545 |
Bridal Showcase
Held in February
(509) 334-3565 |
WSU Mom’s Weekend
Held in April
(509) 335-9666 |
Concerts in the park
Held every Wed.
beginning the 3rd wk. of
June for 6 wks.
(509) 334-4555 |
Pullman’s Main Street market
Every Sat. starting in June
(509) 334-3565 |
4th of July fireworks display
Held at Sunnyside Park
(509) 334-3565 |
National Lentil Festival
Held in August
(509) 334-3565 | Pullman Memorial hospital Auxiliary
Held in September
(509) 332-2541 |
WSU Dad’s Weekend
Held in October
(509) 335-9626 |
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Held the 1st Saturday in December
(509) 334-3565 |
Bite Of Pullman
Held the 1st Tuesday of December
(509) 334-3565 |
Holiday arts & Crafts Show
Held in October
(509) 332-1742 |
Art Galleries |
Third Street Gallery
206 E Third, Moscow ID.
(208) 883 7036 |
WSU Museum of Art
(509) 335-1910 |
New Morning Glass Studio
904 W Main Garfield, WA
1-888-303-1263 |
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Neighboring Communities
Albion, population 685, 7 miles NW of Pullman. A small residential community with a historical town hall and museum, which makes for a unique visit.
Colfax, population 2,800, 16 miles NW of Pullman on HWY 195.
The seat of Whitman County. The lifestyle of Colfax provides its citizens with a unique blend of small town and rural living.
Events in Colfax
Perkins House Spring Victorian Tea
Held on a Sunday in mid-April
(509) 397-3712 |
Palouse Empire Plow Bee
Held the 4th weekend of April
(509) 397-3162 |
Colfax High School Rodeo
Held in May at the
Palouse Empire Fairgrounds
(509) 397-6263 |
Colfax junior Rodeo
Held in May at the
Palouse Empire Fairgrounds
(509) 397-6263 |
Perkins House Ice Cream Social
Held the last Sunday in June
(509) 397-3712 |
Concrete River Festival
Held the 2nd weekend in July
(509) 397-3712 |
Palouse Empire Fair
The weekend after Labor Day
Thursday – Sunday
(509) 397-6263 |
Palouse Empire Threshing Bee
Held on Labor Day.
They harvest what was planted at the Palouse Empire Plow Bee
(509) 397-3162 |
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Colton, population 368,
12 miles south of Pullman on HWY 195. Colton’s School district is consolidated with Uniontown. Colton has a fantastic holiday light display. Historical St. Gall’s Catholic Church was built in 1905. (509) 229-3887.
Palouse, population 980,
15 miles north of Pullman on HWY 27. Palouse is one of the oldest communities in the county and has many historical buildings. Palouse has a beautiful City Park and Full size outdoor swimming pool.
www.palouse.com
Schools
Palouse and Garfield have a combined school district each town has their own elementary School, The Middle School is in Garfield and the High School is in Palouse.
Palouse Elementary
& High school
600 E Alder
(509) 878-1921 |
The Middle School
is in Garfield WA
(509) 635-1388 |
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Events in Palouse
Pedal Power Days
Held the 1st weekend in May
(509) 878-1735 |
Annual Ice Cream Social
Held on the 2nd Sunday
following the 4th of July
(509) 878-1735 |
Palouse Day Community Festival
Held the third weekend in September features a demo derby, parade, and car show sponsored by the Palouse Lions Club.
(509) 878-1811 |
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Moscow Idaho, population of over 20,000 cradled between Moscow Mountain and the rolling hills of the Palouse. Settlers arrived in 1871, the town became known as “Paradise Valley”. In 1877, Samuel Neff filed for a postal permit under the name of Moscow because the area reminded him of his hometown Moscow Pennsylvania.
Events in Moscow
The Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, Held in February
(208) 885-7212 |
Mardi Gras
Held the 1st Saturday
in March
(208) 882-1800 |
UI Mom’s weekend
Held in April
(208) 885-6662 |
The Renaissance Fair
Held the 1st weekend in May
(208) 882-2518 |
Farmer’s Market
Held May-October
(208) 883-7036 |
Rendezvous in the Park
2nd & 3rd weekends in July
(208) 882-1178 |
McConnell Mansion’s Family
History Fair & Ice Cream SocialLast Sun in Aug
(208) 882-1004 |
Palouse Country Cowboy Poetry Roundup
Held the last weekend in Aug.
(509) 334-4109 |
Latah County Fair,
Held in September
(208) 883-0694
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UI Dad’s Weekend
Held in October
(208) 885-6466
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