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Walla Walla County Genealogy Research

A map of Washington counties with Walla Walla County highlighted.

Information about Walla Walla County

Walla Walla County was created on April 25, 1854, from Spokane County. It was named after the Indian word, Walla Walla, which means "running water." The county seat is Walla Walla.

HistoryLink essay on the history of Walla Walla County.