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The Wet and Drys of Springdale Written by Rose M. Brown |
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Springdale History I am working to update my information from the library that I recently acquired & also what other people have sent to me, thank you for your patients. Looking forward to a new history page in 2010. See you then. . Springdale is located in Stevens County, Washington Springdale is located at 48°3'26" North, 117°44'37" West (48.057151, 117.743749)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.6 km² (1.0 mi²).2.6 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 283. Springdale was officially incorporated on February 9, 1903.
Springdale History January 26, 1903 ~ An account by Janie Link Davidson On January 26, 1903, Springdale voted to incorporate as a town of the fourth class. Clark became the first mayor. The town’s population was about 400. Springdale was part of the rapid growth that came to Eastern Washington with the railroads. As late as 1871 all of Stevens County - which then made up most of eastern Washington had a voting population of only 300.
Expeditions in the 1880s by Lt. Thomas W. Symons and General Sherman both noted a place called Walker’s Prairie, but no Springdale. Symons in particular made an excellent map that showed routes from Walker’s Prairie north to Chewelah, south to the Spokane River with forks to Davenport and Sprague, southwest to Moses Lake, and southeast through what is now called Rail Canyon to Spokane Falls.
Historical research in the Stevens County area There is a list of books, published and unpublished, that the researcher has access in Colville (either at the Colville Public Library or at the Stevens County Historical Society Research Center) that may be of interest to those doing historical research in the Stevens County area. To go to the website for this information click here. The Heritage Network ~ Website The Heritage Network is comprised of museums, historical & genealogical societies, tourism groups, businesses and individuals and it strives to improve the awareness of historical characteristics of its membership and their representative communities. A chronological history in the years of (1886 to 1986) of Springdale, Washington Stories and recollections of the people who lived here and many of the events of this small town – once the hub of the early day industries. To buy the “The Wet and Drys” of Springdale, Washington Written by Rose M. Brown go to this website http://www.newgs.org/Publications/wets_drys.htmThe Wet and Drys of Springdale Written by Rose M. Brown Your Family, Your History ~ Genealogy & family resources online · About.com—step-by-step guide to starting your family tree · Cyndislist.com—comprehensive genealogy list (text-only page, good for dial-up users) · Ancestry.com—popular genealogy site (~14 million users); make a free family tree · Family search.org—free family history, family tree and genealogy records & resources · Geni.com—free family tree making service · Amiglia.com—interactive family tree + photo album, video & more · My heritage.com—share your family tree & photos; download free tree maker · Dynastree.com Maps—see which states have the most people with your last name · Family builder.com—free family app for social networks (Facebook, MySpace, Bebo & more) · My Family.com—build your own private family website (Free) · What’s in a Name? The geography of Washington’s backcountry is loaded with history |
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To contact us: Town of Springdale, Washington P.O. Box 220 N 206 Second St Springdale, WA 99173-0220 Phone: (509) 258-7258 Fax: (509) 258-9131 8A.M.- 1P.M. Mon – Tue -Thru- Fri E-mail: Chamber of Commerce
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History of Springdale Washington |
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1908 Marble Hotel in Springdale Wa |
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Higher Elevations Mini Mall Copyright © 1993 -2010 Springdale, Washington All rights reserved. |
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Links Mothers of Invention History Link takes a look back at some of Washington's Founding Mothers.
Fun & Travel in Washington Features and resources to help tourists and natives explore historic Washington online or on foot. Plan with maps at Washington State Tourism Washington Overview -Visiting historic areas China Bend Winery Taste Organic Gourmet Foods from Victory's Organic Gardens, hand grown and preserved with love by our family for your special enjoyment! Come visit our Bed & Breakfast.
US Gen Web Project - Washington State Genealogical Society, historic pictures, cemeteries, schools, yearbooks & more.
The Heritage Network Helping preserve, gather and share your community History Blogs Photos Photo galleries by AmeriCorps VISTA member Elaine Clough were sponsored by a grant from Inland Northwest Community Foundation. |