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Frenchtown was a settlement in the Pacific Northwest established by Métis and French Canadian fur traders in the 19th century.[1] It was located in Walla Walla County, Washington, United States. Originally called "le village des Canadiens",[2] it became known as "Frenchtown" by later settlers, similar to other settlements such as Frenchtown, Montana. It has also been referred to as "Walla Walla Frenchtown".[3] The area is currently a historical site maintained by the Frenchtown Historical Society.[4] After most French Canadian and Métis residents were expelled in 1855, the area was largely resettled by Americans and the community closest to it was renamed Lowden in 1915.