Near Woodland in Cowlitz County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
The Finn Hall
Photographed By Kevin W., June 9, 2008
1. The Finn Hall Marker
In 1916 Finnish immigrants constructed a hall near this site under the name of a literary association (Kirjallixuus Seura), forming a lending library. Although they brought their diet, language, and saunas with them, some old country beliefs were left behind. These people found it necessary to meet where they could study the social customs of their new country, challenge and question partisan politics, and reflect on new theological insights. At this cultural center were held language classes, meetings, athletic activities, wedding dances, funerals and programs with oratory, drama, poetry, vocal and instrumental music. Steaming kettles of coffee and the warmth of dignified waltzes, pulsating polkas and schottisches brought togetherness to these rugged individualists.Life to them was involvement.
Erected by Descendants and friends of Finnish Settlers, Woodland Bicentennial Committee, Washington State Highways Commission, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, Cowlitz County Parks and Recreation Dept.
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Location. 45° 56.615′ N, 122° 41.578′ W. Marker is near Woodland, Washington, in Cowlitz County. Marker is on Finn Hall Road (Washington Route 503). Marker is in a small rest area on Finn Hall Road, about four miles east of Interstate 5. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Woodland WA 98674, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 17 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Woodland Community Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.9 miles away); Warrior Rock Fog Bell (approx. 7˝ miles away in Oregon); down the trodden path... (approx. 7˝ miles away in Oregon); Lewis & Clark Discovery Trail (approx. 7˝ miles away in Oregon); Early Highway of the West (approx. 10 miles away); Fort Vancouver (approx. 10 miles away); Thomas McKay (approx. 16.2 miles away in Oregon); Lewis and Clark on the Columbia (approx. 16.2 miles away in Oregon).
Photographed By Kevin W., June 9, 2008
2. The Finn Hall Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,047 times since then and 136 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 18, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
