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.
Name: | Orient CDP |
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LSAD Code: | 57 |
LSAD Description: | CDP (suffix) |
State: | Washington |
County: | Ferry County |
Elevation: | 1,453 ft (443 m) |
Total Area: | 0.43 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
Land Area: | 0.43 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
Total Population: | 113 |
Population Density: | 262/sq mi (101/km²) |
ZIP code: | 99160 |
Area code: | 509 |
FIPS code: | 5351830 |
GNISfeature ID: | 1524070 |
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History
Orient was the endpoint of a cable bucket tramway completed in 1892 that ran from the First Thought Mine. The First Thought Mine closed down in 1942.
Orient was first settled in 1900 by Alec Ireland and by George Temple in 1901.
Other mines, which were located in the area, Hidden Treasure mine, Red Lion mine, Copper butte mine, Globe mine, and Scotia mine.
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See also
Map of Washington State and its subdivision:- Adams
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