Historical Markers in Whitman County, Washington

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Historical Markers in Whitman County, Washington

1 ► Washington, Whitman County, Colton — Colton —

Famous for its annual Christmas Lights Celebration, Colton is well situated as a bedroom community between Pullman and Clarkston. Descendants of some of its early German settlers continue to farm wheat, garbanzo beans, peas, barley, and . . . — — Map (db m129097) HM

2 ► Washington, Whitman County, Colton — Wild Snake River —

Shooting the Rapids The Lewis and Clark Expedition successfully navigated 139 miles of the raging Snake River in six days (October 10-16). 1805). The explorers had to contend with long stretches of boiling-rapids, churning whirlpools . . . — — Map (db m312470) HM

3 ► Washington, Whitman County, Colton, Mayview — A Constant Search for Food —

"we can kill no game in these plains" Finding food for 33 people was a constant challenge for the Lewis and Clark Expedition. During fall 1805 and spring 1806 when the explorers passed through this region, they had a difficult time . . . — — Map (db m312460) HM

4 ► Washington, Whitman County, Pullman — History of the Greystone Church — (July 2005) —

The original wooden church was built by the United Presbyterians in 1899 for $4,000. In 1913, the building was moved to the back of the lot with a brick addition built in front. The entire church was then veneered with Tenino sandstone for $50,000. . . . — — Map (db m305948) HM

5 ► Washington, Whitman County, Rosalia — Horn School Rest Area —

Built at a cost of $84,000 with federal funds from the Johnson Administration's Highway Beautification Program, this safety rest area has been in use since October 1967. Last year over 282,000 used this facility. — — Map (db m303269) HM

6 ► Washington, Whitman County, Rosalia — Steptoe Battlefield —

Here on May 17, 1858, 159 American soldiers, commanded by Lt. Col. E.J. Steptoe, engaged in a running fight with a large band of Spokane, Palouse and Coeur D'Alene Indians. Taking cover on a nearby hill, they beat off a series of attacks until night . . . — — Map (db m269025) HM

7 ► Washington, Whitman County, Steptoe — 31 — Steptoe Butte — The Evergreen State —

This butte was first called Pyramid Peak. It was named “Steptoe” for a commander in the Indian wars at a battle in 1858 near the present town of Rosalia. In the 1880s James S. Davis built a resort and observatory on the Butte’s top. A . . . — — Map (db m129095) HM

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