National Historic Site · Washington (U.S. state), United States
Whitman Mission National Historic Site
Whitman Mission National Historic Site is a national historic site in Washington (U.S. state), United States, covering 139 acres (56 ha), established in 1936.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington (U.S. state), United States |
| Area | 139 acres (56 ha) |
| Established | 1936 |
| Coordinates | 46.0401° N, 118.4648° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Whitman Mission National Historic Site
Whitman Mission National Historic Site is a United States National Historic Site located just west of Walla Walla, Washington, at the site of the former Whitman Mission at Waiilatpu. On November 29, 1847, Dr. Marcus Whitman, his wife Narcissa Whitman, and 11 others were slain by Native Americans of the Cayuse. The site commemorates the Whitmans, their role in establishing the Oregon Trail, and the challenges encountered when two cultures meet.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Spokane International Airport (GEG) · Spokane, United States · 117.7 miles away
Parks nearby
Lewis and Clark Trail State Park
Sacajawea Historical State Park
Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area
Hat Rock State Park
Minam State Recreation Area
Blue Mountain Forest State Scenic Corridor
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Mount Rainier National Park
North Cascades National Park
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area
Ross Lake National Recreation Area
San Juan Island National Historical Park
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Frequently asked questions
Where is Whitman Mission National Historic Site?
Whitman Mission National Historic Site is in Washington (U.S. state), United States (46.0401° N, 118.4648° W).
When was Whitman Mission National Historic Site established?
Whitman Mission National Historic Site was established in 1936, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Whitman Mission National Historic Site?
Whitman Mission National Historic Site covers 139 acres (56 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitman_Mission_National_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/whmi/ — Official park page.