Walla Walla, WA
Music connected to Walla Walla
About Walla Walla
- • Adam West, TV's Batman, was born in Walla Walla in 1928.
- • The Walla Walla Sweet Onion, known for its mildness, originated here.
- • The Oregon Trail's proximity established it as a crucial trading post.
- • Kirkman House Hotel is rumored to be haunted by several ghosts.
- • The Great Fire of 1891 destroyed much of the downtown area.
- • Named by the Walla Walla tribe, it means 'many waters'; founded in 1859.
- • With 33,000 residents, it's smaller than nearby Kennewick.
- • It sits 926 feet above sea level, influencing its grape-growing.
- • Agriculture, specifically wine production, drives the local economy.
- • The atmosphere is relaxed, friendly, and surprisingly sophisticated.
- • The Seattle Mariners are the closest MLB team, 260 miles away.
- • Walla Walla University's basketball team won the 1951 NAIA Championship.
Songs About Walla Walla
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