Yellepit Benton County, Washington
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Information
General information on Yellepit
- Feature Type: Place
Official, historical, colloquial and alternative toponyms for Yellepit
A brief list of names that this geographic feature has been named
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Yellepit | Official |
Origin Notes and History of Yellepit
References to Yellepit that document the origin of its place name
YELLEPIT, a town in the southeastern part of Benton County, was named for a great chief of the Walla Walla Indians, who was favorably mentioned by Lewis and Clark who gave him one of the famous Jefferson medals. The chief was praised by other early travelers. (David Thompson's Narrative, Champlain Society edition, page 490, note by T. C. Elliott.
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Last updated: 2017-07-01