Stratford in Grant County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
History of the Stratford Area
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 12, 2016
1. History of the Stratford Area Marker
Indians camped along Crab Creek in Stratford to gather roots and other food. The main Indian trail came past Stratford across the creek. The Indian trail branched here and one went past Pinto Dam. Lt. Symons came past here while laying out military wagon Rd. from Ft. Walla Walla to Camp Chelan in 1879. Old wagon Rd. from Waterville to Ritzville camp past here in 1888. Railroad built in 1892. Early apple orchards were irrigated from Brook Lake in late 1890’s. Pumphouse still standing. Stratford platted in 1903. Crab Lake drained by local pioneers in 1909 for farming purposes. Erected by Grant County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 47° 25.64′ N, 119° 16.659′ W. Marker is in Stratford, Washington, in Grant County. Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 28 and Road J Northeast, on the right when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Cariboo Cattle Trail (approx. 12 miles away); Explore Massive Floodscapes! (approx. 13.1 miles away); World's Greatest Waterfall... Without Water! (approx. 13.1 miles away); In the Path of Cataclysmic Floods (approx. 13.1 miles away); Story of Dry Falls (approx. 13.1 miles away); Dry Falls (approx. 13.1 miles away); History of the Rocky Ford Area (approx. 14 miles away).
More about this marker. This is a tall wooden "billboard-style" marker, constructed of painted wooden slats and hanging from a heavy-duty wooden frame.
Also see . . . Excerpt from Grant County 1909 promotional pamphlet. “I came to what is now Grant Count six years ago this spring and had about $700. I bought a relinquishment the first year, paying $375 for it, and put the balance of my money into horses and machinery. In the fall of 1904 I bought a half section of land under contract, going into debt for the full amount. I now have these quarters nearly all under cultivation. I have 21 head of good work horses and colts and all necessary farm machinery, and consider that I have made about $12,000, clear of all debts, in six years. We have a fine climate and a very productive soil, which, if farmed right, will bring good returns." (S.H.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 12, 2016
2. History of the Stratford Area Marker (wide view; looking south from highway pull-out)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 236 times since then and 102 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 25, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
