Fruitvale, Washington facts for kids
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Fruitvale, Washington
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 Fruitvale, Washington
Location in Yakima County
Fruitvale, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Yakima |
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98902
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| Area code(s) | 509 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512229 |
Fruitvale is a small place in Yakima County, Washington, in the United States. It is not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it is called an unincorporated community. This means it is part of the larger Yakima County. Fruitvale is located right on the northern edge of the city of Yakima.
What's in a Name? The Story of Fruitvale
Fruitvale started around the year 1906. It grew up around a train station. This station belonged to the North Yakima and Valley Railway Company.
The people who named the community chose "Fruitvale" for a good reason. The Yakima Valley is very famous for growing fruit. Fruit farming is a big part of the area's economy. The word 'vale' means 'valley'. So, "Fruitvale" means "Fruit Valley," which perfectly describes the area.
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