Orillia, Washington is a former community, southwest of
Renton in the
Green River Valley of
King County in the U.S. state of
Washington. At one time, it had a schoolhouse. Today, it lies on the border between the cities of
Kent
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,
Tukwila and
Renton.
A post office called Orillia was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1964. The community was named after
Orillia
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,
Ontario
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,
Canada
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, the native home of an early settler. In 1959, the cities of Kent and Renton annexed the community.
was born in Orillia.
Notes
Ghost towns in King County, Washington
Ghost towns in Washington (state)
History of King County, Washington
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