Pine City was named for the large number of pine trees in the area. It is located on Pine Creek and was established as a stage station on the Texas Ferry Road from Walla Walla to Colville. Earlier it was an old Indian road known as Texas (Texsas) Trail. Dr. Dodson platted the town of Pine City in about 1878-1881. At one time a stockade was built as protection in case of an Indian attack. No attack occurred and was taken down in later years. As of 2016, there are no businesses in Pine City except the silo's in operation.