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?-Wána, or big river. For Lewis and Clark, the big river's many rapids and falls would present some of . . . — — Map (db m311442) HM
"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
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
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
"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
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
