Wiley City, Washington facts for kids
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Wiley City, Washington
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 Wiley City, Washington
Location in Yakima County
Wiley City, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Yakima |
| Elevation | 1,322 ft (403 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98909
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| Area code(s) | 509 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512807 |
Wiley City is a small place in Yakima County, Washington, in the United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. It is located close to the southwest part of Yakima.
History of Wiley City
Wiley City has an interesting history, starting with its first settlers and growing with the help of a railroad.
Early Settlers
In 1871, a person named Hugh Wiley came to live in this area. Later, in 1910, the community of Wiley City was officially started. It was built on land that belonged to James J. Wiley, who was Hugh Wiley's son.
The Railroad Connection
In 1910, the Yakima Valley Transportation Company (YVT) built a railroad line. This line connected Wiley City to the larger city of Yakima.
The YVT offered two main services:
- Passenger Service: People could ride electric trains, called interurban cars, between Wiley City and Yakima. This service stopped in 1935.
- Freight Service: The railroad also carried goods and supplies. This service continued for much longer, until 1985.
After 1985, the YVT railroad was no longer used. The tracks were removed a few years later.
Heritage Trolley Rides
For a while, from 1974 to 1985, you could still experience the old railroad. The Yakima Interurban Lines Association used heritage trolley cars on the YVT tracks. These special trolley rides carried tourists between Wiley City and Yakima. They mostly ran on summer weekends, giving people a fun way to see the area.
