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Fruitland, Washington
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 Fruitland, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Stevens |
| Elevation | 1,824 ft (556 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 812 |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
99129
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| Area code(s) | 509 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1510981 |
Fruitland is a small place in Stevens County, Washington, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is not officially a city or town with its own local government.
Fruitland is found along Washington State Route 25. It is also close to the Columbia River. The community is about 42.6 kilometers (26.5 miles) northeast of Creston. It has its own post office with the ZIP code 99129.
History of Fruitland
Fruitland was first settled in 1880. Two people named A.L. Washburn and Price were the first to live there. The area got its name because many apple orchards grew there. This made it a "fruit land."
Population and People
According to the last count, Fruitland has 812 people living there. This number helps us understand the size of the community.
Famous People from Fruitland
- Donnie and Joe Emerson are a brother duo. They are known for their rock music.
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