According to 2000 census estimates, Prosser has a total population of 4,838. It is located along the banks of the Yakima River, which surround three sides of the city. Prosser is the County Seat of Benton County.
'Prosser' - the Origin
The town of Prosser was founded by William Farrand Prosser, a Union Colonel in the Civil War from Pennsylvania, who settled in the area with his wife in 1882. Prosser was officially incorporated on March 2, 1899. When Prosser was settled there was only one natural tree in the area – all other trees were hand-planted. Linda Lusk is the current mayor of Prosser.
Prosser Specialties
Prosser is County Seat of Benton County. Prosser is known for it's wine production, temperate weather, pleasant citizens, and of course The Great Prosser Balloon Rally...[more Prosser Wa real estate introduction]