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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
First-class in every class, Stages to meet all Trains. Hot and Cold Water. Rooms with Baths. Livery in connection. Munro Hotel. Autos For Hire. Vehicles and Saddle Horses to all points in Stevens, Ferry and Lincoln counties. Twenty-four years in . . . — — Map (db m291725) HM
The town of Kettle Falls was built
here as a resort center by investors
from New York in 1890. The idea failed
when the Spokane Falls and Northern
Railway bypassed it in 1891. The town's
300 residents and some of its buildings
were moved to . . . — — Map (db m291724) HM
He proved himself a strong and able leader, and although his was not an inherited chieftainship, he was officially recognized as chief of the Okanogan Indians in about the year 1858. His whole life was a series of accomplishments for his people. — — Map (db m274066) HM
Adventurer, Seaman, and Miner
A native of the Pacific Northwest and admired for his bravery,
intelligence, and friendly cooperation, Ranald MacDonald is honored
by the Japanese as their first teacher of the English language and
culture. . . . — — Map (db m303285) HM
This garden is a living tribute to all of America's veterans and their families. In silence and respect, this is a place to remember why millions of Americans have fought and died for our liberty and our freedom. Here we renew our promise to . . . — — Map (db m313517) WM
"towards evening we arived at the big forks"
The Lewis and Clark Expedition arrived at the "great Columbia river" on October 16, 1806. President Thomas Jefferson had directed the Expedition to determine if the Columbia, in . . . — — Map (db m311366) HM
"friendly intentions"
Sacagawea make important contributions to the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Native people from this region interpreted her presence as a symbol of peace. Clark wrote that Sacagawea's presence signal "our friendly . . . — — Map (db m311362) HM
One of the most colorful of the early Northwest railroad towns once existed near junction of the Snake and Columbia Rivers. Ainsworth was founded, 1879, when the railroad bridge was building over the Snake River.
In its heyday it was a wild, . . . — — Map (db m297708) HM
In October 1805, the Lewis and Clark Expedition camped at the confluence of the Snake and Columbia rivers. Upon arriving here, the men wrote in amazement of the uncountable number of salmon. At that time, an estimated 16 million salmon filled these . . . — — Map (db m311407) HM
(Left Plaque) City of Pasco Veterans Memorial "Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices." . . . — — Map (db m300348) WM
Duty Honor Country "The willingness to sacrifice is the prelude to freedom." This memorial is dedicated with appreciation to the men and women whose loyalty and service during times of war and peace define the character of this great nation. . . . — — Map (db m300345) WM
From this place, the Lewis and Clark Expedition followed the Columbia River to the Pacific Ocean. Some who lived along its banks spoke of it as Nch?-Wαna, or big river. For Lewis and Clark, the big river's many rapids and falls would present some of . . . — — Map (db m311442) HM
Jesse Barrick was interred in this cemetery until his remains were exhumed and moved to the Tahoma National Cemetery in Pierce County to be near the grave of his wife. He was interred here after his death at the age of 82. He was awarded the medal . . . — — Map (db m300346) HM WM
The Lewis & Clark exploring expedition made its first camp on the Columbia River October 16-18, 1805 (Reverse Side) The site for this marker deeded to Chapter 3 Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington Prior to 1870 by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas . . . — — Map (db m298721) HM
William Clark --- Meriwether Lewis
" my friend ... If therefore there is anything...in this enterprise which would induce you to participate with me in it's fatigues, it's dangers and it's honors, believe me there is no man on . . . — — Map (db m311396) WM
This plaque marks the northern abutment of the Tenth Street Bridge, known to generations locally as the Pasco-Kennewick Bridge. When it opened to the public October 7, 1922, it became the last link in the Yellowstone Trail, giving the nation its . . . — — Map (db m298718) HM
The Lewis and Clark Expedition camped nearby on October 16 and 17, 1805 on its way to the Pacific Ocean. One of the members of the Expedition was a young Northern Shoshone, Sacagawea.
During the winter of 1804-05 at Fort Mandan, in present-day . . . — — Map (db m297707) HM
The Lewis and Clark Expedition followed the Snake River from the Clearwater River to this place, Here, they were welcomed by many people of the Plateau. According to Clark, the Plateau people called the Snake River, "Ki-moo-e-nem." Clark . . . — — Map (db m311444) HM
Welcome to the homelands of the Nimiipuu (meaning "the people") or Nez Perce tribe and other tribes of the Columbia Plateau. As you travel the Lewis and Clark Trail and across tribal homelands, please be good stewards and respectful . . . — — Map (db m311402) HM
In 1967, the Intercity Bridge Committee, headed by Ed Hendler, initiated replacement of the old Pasco-Kennewick Bridge which resulted in the building of the new Intercity Bridge. The Intercity Bridge was the first major cable-stayed bridge in the . . . — — Map (db m298720) HM
Raging Ice Age floodwaters carved spectacular features throughout eastern Washington, creating unique landscapes. Follow the path of the floods and discover more about this amazing story.
Path of Least Resistance
As floodwaters rushed . . . — — Map (db m83044)
You are standing in the pathway of some of the largest floods ever known. They carved steep-walled canyons, sculpted immense waterfalls, and left behind landscapes found nowhere else on earth.
Massive Glacial Dams and Lakes
During the . . . — — Map (db m83019)
Geologist J Harlen Bretz spent decades meticulously documenting evidence to support his theory that massive Ice Age floods carved the Channeled Scabland of eastern Washington. But the geologic community only ridiculed and scorned his work ... until . . . — — Map (db m83025) HM
Long before the Ice Age floods could carve the coulees, waterfalls, and cliffs that dominate this landscape, basalt was needed, and in huge quantities! Vents from deep in the earths crust supplied the basalt, erupting again and again to cover much . . . — — Map (db m83023)
Welcome to Palouse Falls, Washington's official state waterfall. Behind this designation by the state legislature is a story of how local students with a vision created state law - and made state history.
Waterfall Facts Palouse Falls is . . . — — Map (db m129494) HM
Before the Ice Age floods, no stream or waterfall existed here. Instead, the Palouse River flowed through Washtucna Coulee. What caused the river to jump its course?
When the floods surged across the area, they cut a path through the fractured . . . — — Map (db m83021)
The Palouse River was first named Drewyers River by Lewis and Clark in honor of George Drouillard a civilian member of the expedition which arrived in this area on Oct. 13, 1805. Throughout the Lewis and Clark journals "Drewyer", as his name was . . . — — Map (db m311813) HM
You're looking at two millions years of time!
When Ice Age floodwaters poured through Palouse Canyon, they carved their way through layes of ancient basalt. The earliest floods uncovered the youngest basalt flows in this area, which are . . . — — Map (db m311811) HM
Located by
Capt. John Mullan
1858 = 1862
Pyramid Erected By
Mullan Road Assn
Tablet Furnished by
Washington State
Historical Society
1929 — — Map (db m311812) HM
You are standing in the pathway of the largest floods in North America. They lasted for days, sometimes traveling at highway speeds.
During the last ICE AGE, ice dams upriver from here failed, releasing giant lakes of water and ice. Dozens of . . . — — Map (db m311810) HM
"great quantities of the qualmish"
After breaking camp on May 4, 1806, a cold and disagreeable morning, the Lewis and Clark Expedition crossed 'Alpαha (Alpowa) Summit, just north of here. The explorers noticed the rich soil of . . . — — Map (db m159274) HM
"the road leaves the creek"
You can see where two timeworn trails once intersected here. The trail descending the hillside (Photo B) crossed the Patαha Creek valley trail, and then continued up the hill to the northeast (across . . . — — Map (db m159254) HM
[Front]
Erected by
Garfield County
Roster of Deceased Comrades
Collins, Michael Garrett, David - Co. E, 134 Ill. In. Hand, Cyrenus - Co. C, 47 Ill. In. Ryan, Thomas - Co. I.N.Y.H.A. Spedden, Col. R.R. - 40 Mo. Conwell, . . . — — Map (db m197093) WM
Early in May, 1806, Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, with a 30-man party and 23 pack horses passed eastward through this roadless area after wintering near the ocean at the western terminus - Fort Clatsop. They were short of food, horses . . . — — Map (db m159255) HM
On May 3, 1806, the Lewis and Clark Expedition camped at a grove of cottonwoods approximately 100 yards south of here after a "disagreeable journey of 28 miles" up Pataha Creek. Supper that night consisted of scant rations of dried meat and dog. A . . . — — Map (db m312243) HM
Flood waters, perhaps 300 feet above you, once rushed over these cliffs. During the ice age, glaciers to the north blocked the Columbia River and forced it to find a new route. The river, swollen from melting glacial ice, began to carve a new . . . — — Map (db m129678) HM
Raging Ice Age floodwaters carved spectacular features throughout eastern Washington, creating unique landscapes. Follow the path of the floods and discover more about this amazing story.
Gouging Deep Coulees The powerful floods cut . . . — — Map (db m129681) HM
Near this site President Roosevelt, accompanied by Mrs. Roosevelt delivered the address dedicating Grand Coulee Dam. Nearly 20,000 people attended the ceremony which was preceded by an inspection of the dams construction. — — Map (db m99855) HM
You are standing in the pathway of some of the largest floods ever known. They carved steep-walled canyons, sculpted immense waterfalls, and left behind landscapes found nowhere else on earth.
Massive Glacial Dams and Lakes During the last . . . — — Map (db m129680) HM
These cliffs are skeletal remnants of what was once the worlds largest waterfall. They bear stark witness to the tremendous power of catastrophic floods that swept over Eastern Washington at the end of the last Ice Age.
The falls began 20 mi. to . . . — — Map (db m129677) HM
Indians lived in this coulee many centuries ago. You are standing on an ancient Indian camp site. The Indian trail came down the steep hill behind you and crossed the coulee to the east. The famous Cariboo Cattle Trail crossed the coulee here going . . . — — Map (db m208186) HM
Grand Coulee Dam is the key structure in water utilization for the Columbia River Basin. The dam began operation in 1942 and is one of the worlds largest concrete structures. It is a mile long and contains almost 12 million cubic yards of concrete . . . — — Map (db m99853) HM
The sheer cliff in front of you was once the world's greatest waterfall. From here, you see only the western portion of this remarkable Ice Age floods feature. With the end of the last Ice Age, floodwaters no longer swept through Grand Coulee, . . . — — Map (db m129679) HM
Begun in time of adversity it stood in war as a sentinel of strength safeguarding the nation. Forever a monument to those who shared in its conception and its construction in peace it is the key to new American frontiers of opportunity in . . . — — Map (db m129615) HM
Indians, fur traders, military expeditions and settlers traveled where you are now standing. A major Indian trail passed at this location. Alexander Ross passed here in 1841. John Works, Hudson's Bay Company was here in 1825. The famous botanist, . . . — — Map (db m129671) HM
Ephrata was a summer Indian camp. Hundreds of Indians spent weeks gathering roots at the springs west of here. Ephrata was the gateway between Walla Walla & Okanogan. Indians, military expeditions, and wagons traveled here in 1880. The first . . . — — Map (db m129093) HM
Gladys Fuller was born in 1890 in Sydney (now known as Port Orchard) and attended Bremerton High School. In 1910, she received a teaching certificate from Bellingham Normal and got her first job that year, teaching 5th and 6th grades in Almira. She . . . — — Map (db m315876) HM
Chief Moses and many Indians from miles around came to gather food, trade & race horses each summer at the great encampment 3/4 mile east of here on Rocky Ford Creek. During the Nez Perce War of 1877, Chief Joseph sent runners to Chief Moses camp . . . — — Map (db m208206) HM
Bought 1925 by Nathaniel W. Washington, Sr., county prosecutor. Also home of Nat W. Washington, Jr., state rep. & senator from 1949-1979. — — Map (db m315446) HM
Governor's Advisory Council on Historic Preservation & Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation Recognizes that the Washington House in Ephrata, Washington has been listed on the Washington Heritage Register of . . . — — Map (db m308813) HM
These men from Grant County
gave their lives
serving their country
during the
South East Asian
conflict
Wilmot, Bill
Canacos, Roy
Monroe, Mike
Zundel, Dennis
Kelby, W. Robert
Peterson, William J.
Carter, Stanley . . . — — Map (db m300387) WM
"A petition signed by several hundred thousand school children helped sway
Philadelphia officials to allow the Liberty Bell to travel the Panama Pacific
International Exposition in San Francisco in July 1915.
The Liberty Bell . . . — — Map (db m315874) HM
Camp Tuc-Ta-Hyaspum was established as a tsuka-do-tsa (camas root) digging camp in Ephrata by the Sinkiuse Tribe. Billy Curlew (Indian name: kul kuloo) was born here a few years after the Indian War of 1858 ended. In addition to the main camp at . . . — — Map (db m315870) HM
The canyon west of town (running along what is now Sagebrush Flats Road) was part of a trail used by Indian tribes. It was filled with trees, springs and streams.
In 1889 the first permanent settlers, Frank and Latella Beezley, arrived here. . . . — — Map (db m315871) HM
Vern D. Matthews was a long time time resident and worked as a reporter for the Grant County Journal for many years. The following excerpts are from a series of articles he wrote in 1965 recounting his experiences growing up in Ephrata in the late . . . — — Map (db m315841) HM
Dance halls, boardwalks, taxi dancers, muddy streets, gambling, dance music, ladies-of-the-evening, bright lights, boxing, bars, construction stiffs and no empty parking spaces, even at 4:00a.m.
B Street was the working man's social center from . . . — — Map (db m196830) HM
Directly across the Columbia River is Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park, covering 6,000 acres.
Although the presence of petrified wood had been reported as early as 1898, the first indication of its presence in quantity in this vicinity was . . . — — Map (db m92611)
Until recent times the Wanapum Indians inhabited the banks of the Columbia River from Beverly Gap to where it is joined by the Snake River near Pasco about 75 miles south.
The Wanapums were a very religious and peaceful people living on fish, . . . — — Map (db m92610) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m129096) HM
These sandstone blocks, hewn from a quarry in the Cascades, were hand-carved and incorporated into Aberdeen's historic 1909 Weatherwax High School.
When the school burned down in 2002, the stones were wisely pulled from the ashes, but without . . . — — Map (db m199021) HM
The name "Wishkah is an adaptation of the Chehalis Indian word hwish-kahl, meaning "stinking water." You are now standing upon the Banks of the Moddy Wishkah, home and inspiration to one of the world's greatest musical icons.
Kurt Cobain, . . . — — Map (db m270786) HM
The spirit of the American Doughboy. Who in peace represented the nation of freemen and in the world war fearlessly faced death in defense of human rights and liberty. Cherishing the memories of those who fell, and with gratitude to the survivors of . . . — — Map (db m198823) WM
In 1854, the U.S. Commissioner of Indian Affairs instructed Isaac I. Stevens, Governor of the Washington Territory, to enter into treaties with the coast Indian tribes. Following the initial council meetings here in Cosmopolis, treaty councils were . . . — — Map (db m129124) HM
An atmospheric-style theatre
built in 1928
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
By the
United States
Department of Interior
1987
and the
Hoquiam Register
of . . . — — Map (db m73008) HM
Registered National
Historic Place
F. Arnold Polson House
and Alex Polson Grounds
Under the provisions of the
National Historic Preservation
Act of 1966, this property possesses
exceptional value in illustrating
American . . . — — Map (db m72802) HM
John James, Hoquiam's first settler, recalled in his memoirs an encounter which aptly, albeit unknowingly, identifies him as Hoquiam's first librarian:
One evening Humptulips Pete (an Indian) was sitting by my fire. He asked me . . . — — Map (db m197152) HM
Built for C.N. Byles, known
as the "Father of Montesano,
pioneer banker in 1887 of the
Bank of Montesano, auditor, treasurer,
and mayor of Montesano. Disastrous
investments in Ocosta real estate, and
his death in 1897, forced the sale of
the . . . — — Map (db m303515) HM
In 1912 a committee was formed to construct a fire hall for the 1892 volunteer fire department. They acquired three lots on this corner & moved the post office that was here. James Movic was the contractor; the project bankrupted him & the $490 tile . . . — — Map (db m197150) HM
Built by William Shoe for the Montesano
Telephone Co., this unique brick and stucco building
with two feet thick walls, has also housed West Coast
Telephone, Judge Abel, Dr. Fritz, Healy's Liquor store, Grays
Harbor County Extension, Dr. James . . . — — Map (db m303518) HM
This building, now the oldest commercial building in
Montesang was built expressly for The Vidette in 1911. It is
the third home of the newspaper since its founding. Prior
to 1911, the offices were located across the street, on
the alley side . . . — — Map (db m303517) HM
Tradition links this tree
with the name of
Captain Robert Gray
who on May 7th 1792, entered
this harbor in his ship Columbia.
This tablet was erected in his honor by
Robert Gray Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution . . . — — Map (db m292590) HM
The Camano City School District #18 was formed in 1903. This
classic example of that eras "One-Room Schoolhouse” was
built around 1905, to serve the children of the surrounding
community of about 300 families.
The land was deeded to the . . . — — Map (db m143264) HM
History Of Camano/Camano City
(Early records often interchanged these place names)
In 1898 the Esary brothers with assistance from
Porter Garrison and sons established one of
Camano's major logging companies, in the area
surrounding the . . . — — Map (db m143255) HM
We extend you a warm and friendly welcome to Coupeville in the heart of Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve!
In 1792, Captain George Vancouver sailed the HMS Discovery into Puget Sound. His first mate, Joseph Whidbey then . . . — — Map (db m179345) HM
In 1968, a seemingly simple zoning request kicked off a fight over the future of Central Whidbey Island.
When proposed development threatened to cut off access to a beloved beach and replace the heritage farmland you see today with subdivided . . . — — Map (db m196842) HM
Humans have been part of this landscape for at least 10,000 years. By the time European explorers entered the Salish Sea in the late 1700s, the Lower Skagit people had [utilized] Whidbey Island for millenia, living in mobile and established . . . — — Map (db m179286) HM
Under the provisions of the National
Historic Preservation Act of
October 15, 1966, this property
possesses exceptional value in
commemorating, or illustrating
American history
Placed on the National Register on
Dec. 12, 1973 by . . . — — Map (db m179278) HM
In honor of the founder
of Island County and his wife
Col. Isaac Neff Ebey – Rebecca Whitey Ebey
1818 – 1857 1822-1858
Whidbey Islands first permanent settler 1850.
Proposed the separation of Island County from Thurston County . . . — — Map (db m61038) HM
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