Valley, Washington
Census-designated place in the United States in Stevens County · Not an incorporated municipality
About Valley
Valley is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Stevens County, Washington, United States. As of the 2020 census, Valley had a population of 149.
The town of Valley was named by Daniel C. Corbin. Mr. Corbin named the town Valley, because it is at the entrance to the Colville Valley. The Spokane Falls and Northern Railway was connected to Valley in 1889. D. C.Corbin set up a small building for a depot.
Most inhabitants of the area were across the valley to the west of the river near the Fort Walla Walla Fort Colville Military Road. Few came to the east side, where current Valley is located, due to the swampy areas around the river. The oldest home in Valley was built in 1885 by the Jarvis family. John C. Jarvis was the first postmaster of Valley from December 1889 to November 1893.
George Kulzer came to Valley in 1889 and built a store, Kulzer and Son. In 1908, fire destroyed the store, saloon, and livery stable. The store was rebuilt and continues to stand today. George Kulzer built a corduroy road across the valley towards Waitts Lake.
Valley was first platted 29 July 1891. In the early days, Valley had its own bank, electric generator plant, phone company, water company and feed mill, two hotels, a drug store and blacksmith shop.
Valley is located on Washington State Route 231 8.5 miles (13.7 km) north of Springdale. Valley has a post office with ZIP code 99181.
Valley has an annual fair, the second Saturday of August. The emphasis is on creating an "old fashioned family atmosphere," and encouraging children and youth to learn and practice traditional craft, baking, and preservation skills.
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How Valley is governed
Valley appears to be an unincorporated community or a census-designated place, so it may have no city government of its own — services usually come from Stevens County and its elected officials. The chart below is a generic template; readers can correct it if Valley does have local officials.
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Population over time
From 146 in 2010 to 149 in 2020 (+2.1%).
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| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 149 |
| 2010 | 146 |