Wenatchee, WA

About Wenatchee

• • Singer Dango Rose of Elephant Revival was born and raised in Wenatchee.
• • Aplets & Cotlets, the fruit confection, originated in Wenatchee in 1918.
• • The Great Northern Railway's arrival in 1892 established Wenatchee as a key transportation hub.
• • Wenatchee's Pybus Public Market was once a steel fabrication plant.
• • The 1931 Rock Island Dam completion significantly impacted the local salmon population.
• • Named from a Sahaptin word meaning 'river coming from canyon,' it was incorporated in 1893.
• • With over 35,000 residents, it's a vital hub for Central Washington.
• • Sitting 781 feet above sea level, the air is crisp and the views are expansive.
• • Agriculture, particularly apple farming, is the backbone of Wenatchee's economy.
• • A feeling of small-town charm mixed with outdoor adventure permeates the air.
• • The Seattle Kraken (NHL), about a 3-hour drive, debuted in 2021.
• • Wenatchee High School's Applemen have a long-standing rivalry with Eastmont High School.

Songs About Wenatchee