Orient, Washington
Unincorporated community in Washington, United States
48°51′58″N 118°12′10″W / 48.86611°N 118.20278°W / 48.86611; -118.20278 (2014)estimate
99160
Orient is a small unincorporated community in northeastern Ferry County, Washington, United States. The Kettle River flows to the east of the town and marks the border with Stevens County. A BNSF rail line runs through the town alongside U.S. Route 395. The population at the 2010 census was 115.[2]
History
Orient was the endpoint of a cable bucket tramway completed in 1892 that ran from the First Thought Mine.[3] The First Thought Mine closed down in 1942.[4]
Orient was first settled in 1900 by Alec Ireland and by George Temple in 1901.[5]
Other excavation sites that were located in the area include such mines as Hidden Treasure, Red Lion, Copper butte, Globe, and Scotia.
Orient School
Orient is served by Orient School District No. 65. The district offers classes from kindergarten to grade 8. In October 2004, the district had an enrollment of 88 and a single school. The Orient School building is one of the oldest continuously used schoolhouses in Washington state. It was built in 1910.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Orient, Washington
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Orient CDP, Washington". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved October 24, 2016.[dead link]
- ^ Boom Town Tales
- ^ Stevens County Washington Gold Production
- ^ Majors, Harry M. (1975). Exploring Washington. Van Winkle Publishing Co. p. 54. ISBN 978-0-918664-00-6.
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Municipalities and communities of Ferry County, Washington, United States
County seat: Republic
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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