Methow in Okanogan County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Methow
Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, June 16, 2017
1. Methow Marker
When the nearby Squaw Creek mining boom collapsed in 1898, W.A. Bolinger moved his store to this site - it stands just south of this marker - and the town of Methow was born. A tenth of a mile north of here is a log schoolhouse also moved from Squaw Creek. As a legislator, Bolinger secured the first $10,000 state appropriation for what is now the Methow Valley Highway. Across the river, the Robinson Brothers - early trappers - established the first orchard in the Methow Valley in 1888.
Erected by Okanogan County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 48° 7.801′ N, 120° 0.256′ W. Marker is in Methow, Washington, in Okanogan County. It is at the intersection of Methow Highway (State Highway 153) and Osborn Ave, on the right when traveling north on Methow Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Methow WA 98834, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Washington’s Okanogan Highlands. It is also in the American Mountain West and in the Lewis
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Pateros Veterans (approx. 7.2 miles away); Wells Dam Construction (approx. 7.2 miles away); Pateros in the 1950's (approx. 7.2 miles away); Methow Indians (approx. 7.2 miles away); Methow Rapids U-Bolt (approx. 7.2 miles away); Ive's Landing Hotel (approx. 7.2 miles away); The China Ditch (approx. 7.8 miles away); High Line Ditch (approx. 13.1 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on June 21, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
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