The law allows port districts to develop facilities that provide services for economic development and transportation, which in turn enhances the local economy. There are 76 ports in Washington State, and each has its own characteristics.

On November 4, 1958 the citizens of Garfield County held an election to determine if a port district was to be established. The voters of Garfield County approved the formation of the entire county into a port district and subsequently elected commissioners to serve.

Port districts in Washington are unique: they are governed by an elected commission, independent of other local jurisdictions. Port commissions establish long-term strategies for a port district, and create policies to guide the development, growth, and operation of the port.

The Port of Garfield encompasses the entire county of Garfield, which occupies some 714 square miles (457,000 acres) of land in southeastern Washington

The Port owns and manages several buildings in Pomeroy. There is also vacant land available for build-to-suit options. Please contact the Port with any inquiries.

The Port owns and manages several buildings in Pomeroy. There is also vacant land available for build-to-suit options. Please contact the Port with any inquiries.

Garfield County holds the distinction of being the only county in the state that had its county seat established by an Act of Congress. The county seat is at Pomeroy, the county's only city.

In 1881 Garfield County was created from a portion of Columbia County. The county was established by the territorial legislature in 1881 and was named for James Garfield, the U.S. president who died that year.

The Garfield County Courthouse, designed by Albany, Oregon, architect Charles Burggraf in the Queen Anne style of architecture, opened in 1901.

The Pataha Flour Mills, once famous for its XXX brand flour, was founded in 1878 by John Bauman and George Snyder in Pataha City, the first Garfield County seat. "Pataha" means "Brushy Creek" in the Nez Perce language.

This is a 9-hole municipal golf course and is open to the public. The clubhouse is open between April and November, but many golfers continue to play year-round. The course itself is 2,033 yards long and is a par 31 challenge.

A hidden gem, the Eastern Washington Agricultural Museum is located just outside of Pomeroy at the Garfield County Fairgrounds.

The Pomeroy City Park was purchase in 1901 from the Governor Cosgrove estate for the fair price of $600. It now features tennis courts, a merry-go-round, as well as a gazebo and covered picnic area.

The Umatilla National Forest is located in the Blue Mountains. It offers a variety of recreational opportunities including camping, hiking, bicycling, hunting, snowmobiling, and ATV riding. It is a great place to pick huckleberries and hunt for mushrooms as well. A fun place where you can spend a day, or a week.