On Spirit Lake Highway (Washington Route 504), on the right when traveling east.
The eruption of Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980 triggered a huge landslide causing a powerful, laterally directed blast. A pyroclastic flow consisting of rock fragments, highly charged gas and super heated steam, devastated almost 150,000 . . . — — Map (db m289091) HM
On A Street SW at 2nd Avenue SW, on the right when traveling east on A Street SW.
Chas S Chism • George Eaton • Elmer O. Leonard • Thomas Martin • Harlan Merrill • Rudolph Rockwell • Albert W. Rosin • Richard Sugars — — Map (db m94544) WM
On 4th Avenue North at Church Street, on the right when traveling south on 4th Avenue North.
To the memory of all men of Cowlitz County, Washington, who gave their lives in the World War. This tablet is erected by James Huntington Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1924. — — Map (db m289193) WM
On Nichols Boulevard at Hemlock Street on Nichols Boulevard.
Sacajawea and Jean Baptist
Little is known about the young American Indian woman who accompanied the Lewis and Clark Expedition to the Pacific Ocean. Sacajawea gathered roots and plants for food and medicine. She recognized landmarks . . . — — Map (db m309072) HM
Patriot and pioneer reached old Oregon 1838. This tree is dedicated in her honor by the Mary Richardson Walker Chapter DAR June 14, 1928. — — Map (db m289096) HM
On Louisiana Street at 16th Avenue/Washington Way, on the right when traveling west on Louisiana Street.
This library was privately financed as a gift to the City of Longview by its founder, Robert A. Long. It was the second building constructed to face the Civic Center and designed in the Georgian Revival style. Listed on the National Register of . . . — — Map (db m197139) HM
Near Willow Grove Road, on the right when traveling east.
Centuries ago, long before the first Europeans came to the Northwest, the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, among others. lived along the Columbia River. The rich resources of the landscape have been managed for thousands of years by the Cowlitz, enhancing the . . . — — Map (db m309069) HM
Near Willow Grove Road, on the right when traveling south.
The Columbia River has served as the pulsing artery of the Pacific Northwest, for it has shaped culture, elevated industries, and enriched the lives of the region.
Navigating the Channel
The Columbia River is one of the greatest . . . — — Map (db m309062) HM
Robert A. Long
Founder of Longview 1922
Born 1850 - Died 1934
Erected
to his memory
in grateful tribute
by his friends
and the citizens
of this city. — — Map (db m294759) HM
The Monticello Convention held here, 1852. Marked by Mary Richardson Walker Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1939. — — Map (db m285893) HM
On Tennant Way (Washington Route 432) west of Frontage Road, on the right when traveling west.
On September 30, 2006, this old black walnut tree, and this site were commemorated by Leona Kallwick, the City of Longview, the State of Washington and the Daughters of the American Revolution. — — Map (db m285912) HM
On Lakeshore Drive at Park Road on Lakeshore Drive. Reported missing.
A friendly Indian who came by foot from Chelatchie Prairie some 20 miles on March 28, 1856 to warn the early settlers of the Lewis River Valley of the impending raid of the Yakima Indians, in time for them to cross the Columbia River to safety. . . . — — Map (db m285903) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m8382) HM
On Davidson Avenue at Goerig Street, on the right when traveling west on Davidson Avenue.
World War I
James A Forbes •
Frank L. Gaddis •
Walter Kalahan •
Alfred Earl Wells •
Tom C. Bair •
Fred S. Millard
World War II
Elmer Beebe •
Harold R. Chilcoat •
Harry A. Lillard, Jr. •
Elmer Mattila •
Claude M. . . . — — Map (db m8399) WM
