Waluulapam

The Waluulapam, or Walla Walla people, lived along the river that bears their name and near its meeting with the Columbia. At Wallula a permanent village stood beside a gathering place where Walla Walla, Cayuse and Nez Perce people camped together in late summer. The river junction also attracted fur traders. In 1818 the North West Company established Fort Nez Percés there; it later became known as Fort Walla Walla, taking its name from the people of the valley.