Apple Orchard
The apple orchard at Whitman Mission National Historic Site. NPS collection The apple trees planted by the Whitmans are long gone. In the 1950's a new apple orchard was planted. No list was found of the types of apples that Whitman planted, so the following "old fashioned" varieties were chosen:
Wagner apples were also considered for the orchard, but were not available at planting time. Sources: Memorandum from Whitman Mission Superintendent to Regional Director, Region IV. May 8, 1955. |
Did You Know?
Archaeologists have uncovered the mission building sites. These sites are now marked on the ground and a trail to follow with signs tells the story of the mission at Waiilatpu.