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Dusty, Washington
Aerial view of Dusty
Aerial view of Dusty
Country United States
State Washington
County Whitman
Time zone UTC-8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
Zip Code
99143
Area code 509
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Dusty is a very small place in Whitman County, Washington, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's not officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

Dusty is located where two main roads meet: Washington State Route 26 and Washington State Route 127.

About Dusty, Washington

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Whitman County, Washington near Dusty

What is Dusty Like?

Dusty is found in a region called the Palouse. This area is famous for its beautiful rolling hills. It's also known for growing lots of crops, especially wheat.

This tiny community is really small! Reports say that only about 11 or 12 people live there. Plus, there are usually a couple of horses too. It's a quiet place with a rural feel.

Famous People from Dusty

Even though Dusty is tiny, it's home to a famous musician! Wylie Gustafson lives here. He is the leader of a well-known musical group called Wylie & The Wild West.

His group has performed in many big places. They've been at the Kennedy Center and the Lincoln Center. They've also played on popular radio shows like A Prairie Home Companion. Wylie & The Wild West have even performed at the famous Grand Ole Opry. They also play at festivals like the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering and the National Lentil Festival.

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