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Yakima is situated in the Yakima Valley, which is noted for being one of the best apple-producing
areas in the world, as well as a prime location for the production of hops. The name originates
from the Yakama Nation. The Yakama Indian Reservation is located to the south and southeast of
the city of Yakima.
Yakima, Washington History:
Nobody really knows for sure how Yakima got its name. There are several theories on the
translation or meaning of "Yakima." The most popular is based on a native legend about a
Chief's daughter from Moxie who fled from her home after breaking tribal rules. She made
her home on the Yakima River. The word Yakima in this legend means "runaway."
The Yakama or Yakima Indians are the first known inhabitants of the region living in the
Columbia and Yakima Rivers area. The waters were full of salmon and the fertile valley was
abundant in berries, fruits and nuts. The natives excelled at basket making and well
skilled at many crafts.
In 1884 Northern Pacific Railway Company established a station four miles west and moved
over one hundred buildings from Yakima to the new site free. The new settlement was called
"North Yakima." The reason behind this was because the Northern Pacific could not obtain
the concession to operation from the existing "Yakima.
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