Orient, Washington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Orient, Washington
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 Orient, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
Orient, Washington
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Ferry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.1 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,453 ft (443 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 113 |
| • Density | 262/sq mi (101/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
99160
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| Area code(s) | 509 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1524070 |
Orient is a small, quiet community in northeastern Ferry County, Washington, United States. It is an unincorporated community, meaning it doesn't have its own local government like a city.
The beautiful Kettle River flows to the east of Orient. This river also forms the border with Stevens County. A BNSF train line and U.S. Route 395 run right through the town. In 2010, about 115 people called Orient home.
History of Orient
Orient began as a busy place for mining. In 1892, a special cable system called a tramway was built. This tramway carried materials from the First Thought Mine all the way to Orient. The First Thought Mine was an important part of the area's economy until it closed in 1942.
The first people to settle in Orient were Alec Ireland in 1900 and George Temple in 1901. They helped establish the community. Besides the First Thought Mine, other mines were also active nearby. These included places like Hidden Treasure, Red Lion, Copper Butte, Globe, and Scotia.
Orient School District
Orient has its own school district, called Orient School District No. 65. This district provides classes for students from kindergarten all the way to 8th grade.
In October 2004, the district had 88 students attending its single school. The Orient School building is very special. It was built in 1910 and is one of the oldest schoolhouses in Washington state that is still being used today!
See also
In Spanish: Orient (Washington) para niños
