Whitman County, rich land of large wheat
fields, is located in the Palouse Hills region of southeastern Washington.
The Washington Territorial Legislature created Whitman County on November
29, 1871. It was named in honor of the massacred missionary, Marcus
Whitman, who had introduced Christianity to this portion of Washington.
Risk and Protective Profile for Substance
Abuse Prevention for Whitman County, Profile
of Substance Use and Need for Treatment Services in Whitman County.
Source:
RDA.