Pullman, Washington
Pullman is a city of 32,229 people in Whitman County, Washington, founded in 1875.
Why visit Pullman
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 32 parks and trails, 75 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Washington State University, Washington State University College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences, Pullman High School and Northern Pacific Railway Depot.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; December lows average 25°F, and about 33 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Pullman
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pullman
Pullman is the most populous city in Whitman County, located in southeastern Washington within the Palouse region of the Pacific Northwest. The population was 32,901 at the 2020 census, and estimated to be 33,543 in 2024. Originally founded as Three Forks, the city was renamed after industrialist George Pullman in 1881.
From the Wikipedia article Pullman, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Washington State University
School · 0.7 mi
Public university in Pullman, Washington, USA
Washington State University College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences
School · 0.6 mi
University college
Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine
School · 0.6 mi
College of veterinary medicine, The Washington state university informations
Museums and landmarks9
Pullman High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
High school in Pullman, Whitman County, Washington
510 Northwest Greyhound Way, Pullman
Northern Pacific Railway Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic place and former railway depot in Pullman, Washington
Old Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Microbrewery in Washington, USA
Red Brick Roads
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Neighborhood of Pullman, Washington, U.S
William Swain House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
House in Pullman, Washington, United States
College Hill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Parks, trails and playgrounds32
Rogers Field
Park · 0.4 mi
Defunct stadium at Washington State University
Beasley Coliseum
Sports field and stadium · 0.5 mi
925 Northeast North Fairway Road, Pullman
Martin Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 0.4 mi
1775 Northeast Stadium Way, Pullman
Washington State University Arboretum
Park · 1.6 mi
Southeast TerreView Drive, Pullman
20 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes75
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.5 mi
1255 North Grand Avenue, Pullman
Su 10:00-24:00, Mo-Th 10:30-24:00, Th-Sa 10:30-02:00
Shiki
Restaurant · Asian, Sushi · 0.7 mi
100 A East Main Street
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Sa 12:30-22:30; Fr 11:00-22:30; Su 12:30-21:00
Pups & Cups Cafe
Cafe · 0.6 mi
250 East Main Street, Pullman
Tu-Fr 07:00-18:00, Sa 09:00-18:00, Su 09:00-16:00
Ferdinand's Ice Cream Shoppe
Ice cream · 0.6 mi
2035 Northeast Ferdinand's Lane, Pullman
closed "Winter Break"; open "WSU home football games"; Sa[1] open...
63 more on the map.
History
In 1876, about five years after European-American settlers established Whitman County on November 29, 1871, Bolin Farr arrived in Pullman. He camped at the confluence of Dry Flat Creek and Missouri Flat Creek on the bank of the Palouse River. Within the year, Dan McKenzie and William Ellsworth arrived to stake claims for adjoining land. The location was called Three Forks although this was never an official name for the town. In the spring of 1881, Orville Stewart opened a general store and Bolin Farr platted about 10 acres (4.0 ha) of his land for a town. Daniel McKenzie, Bolin Farr, and Orville Stewart held a session one day to decide upon a name for their trading post, and after a lively discussion, the decision was made unanimous that it should be Pullman, which had been suggested by Orville Stewart. On September 30, 1881, Orville Stewart applied for a Post Office using the name Pullman. On October 28, 1881, the Palouse Gazette in Colfax, WA announced that a new town had been christened with the name Pullman at the location formerly known as Three Forks.
From the History section of Pullman, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay10
Churches and places of worship17
Cordova Theatre
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
United Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Pullman Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.1 mi
1120 SE Klemgard St
Pullman Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.5 mi
1630 Northeast Stadium Way
St. James Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 0.4 mi
1410 NE Stadium Way, Pullman
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter Day Saints · 0.6 mi
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Healthcare3
WSU Health & Wellness Services
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
1125 Southeast Washington Street
Map of Pullman
183 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 26°F | 2.7 in | 9.6 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 27°F | 1.9 in | 4.8 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 31°F | 2.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 35°F | 2.0 in | 0.7 in |
| May | 66°F | 42°F | 1.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 73°F | 46°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 50°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 50°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 44°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 36°F | 1.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 31°F | 2.6 in | 4.6 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 25°F | 2.8 in | 10.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pullman 2 Nw Hcn (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Whitman County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2024-02-15: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2021-02-04: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds (Fire)
- 2020-09-08: Babb Fire (Fire)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-01-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Albion 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Moscow 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Colton 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Palouse 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Colfax 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Uniontown 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Genesee 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Potlatch 18 mi northeast, about 30 min by car
- Lewiston 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
- Cheney 56 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 02-07-04, round top park - panoramio, David Dugan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PullmanHighSchool2016, Architect21c ( talk ) ( Uploads ), GFDL
- Cordova Theater - Pullman, WA, publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pullman, WA - Pufferbelly Depot - Davenport locomotive 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Swain House NRHP 94000801 Whitman County, WA, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pullman, WA - former United Presbyterian Church 06, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pullman, WA - old post office 04, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bryan Hall, Iidxplus, CC BY-SA 3.0
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