Grays River (Washington) - Wikipedia
WEBHistory. In 1841 Charles Wilkes of the United States Exploring Expedition charted the river, calling it "Ebokwol". In 1853 it was given another Indian name, "Moolhool", [6] the name used by the Chinookan-speaking natives of the area. [7]
Captain Robert Gray explores Grays Bay and charts the mouth of Grays …
WEBJan 13, 2003 · Around May 14 through 17, 1792, American fur trader Robert Gray (1755-1806) explores Grays Bay on the Columbia River shore of present-day Wahkiakum County, and charts the outlet of Grays River where it enters the Bay. Grays Bay is an embayment on the north bank about 20 miles upstream from the mouth of the Columbia River.
History of Wahkiakum County | Wahkiakum County, WA
WEBLocal History. Wahkiakum County (wuh-ki-uh-kuhm) is the 3rd smallest county in Washington and was created by the territorial legislature in 1854. The name comes from a Kathlamet Tribe village located on the north bank of the Columbia River near the present town of Cathlamet.
Grays River, Washington - Wikipedia
WEBThe ancestry of Grays River was 14.5% English, 6.6% Irish, 3.5% German, and 2.6% Norwegian. The median age in Grays River was 68.9 years old. 63.2% of the population were 65 or older, with 41.7% from 65 to 74 years, …
Grays River, Washington | Explore Wahkiakum County
WEBGRAYS RIVER, nineteen miles west of Cathlamet, was named for Captain Robert Gray, who discovered the Columbia River. It was settled in 1868 by the Sam Walker Family. These twin picturesque farming communities are …
Ahlberg Park Historical Marker
WEBJul 10, 2015 · H.P. Ahlberg came to Grays River in 1873 and stayed in the area until 1911, when he went back to Sweden, his homeland. The farm was purchased by his daughter's family, the Sorensons, who still own much of the property. This bridge is listed in the National Historic Register. Erected 2009 by Lenore Sorenson, Bonnie Linguist, and …
Rehabilitation of the historic Grays River Covered Bridge is celebrated ...
WEBDec 29, 2006 · Grays River and Bay are named for American fur trader Robert Gray (1755-1806), who explored the bay, and possibly the river, in 1792 when he became the first non-Indian to enter the Columbia River. Eight decades after Gray's voyage, settlers, many of them Scandinavian immigrants, began farming the Grays River valley.
Grays River Covered Bridge - Wikipedia
WEBThe Grays River Covered Bridge is a one-lane covered bridge over the Grays River in western Wahkiakum County, Washington. It is the only covered bridge still in use as a public highway in Washington State. The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.
Grays River Covered Bridge: History Preserved - ClatsopNews
WEBDec 8, 2017 · The Grays River Covered Bridge is a one-lane bridge in Washington’s western Wahkiakum County. It was made from local timber in 1905 and is approximately 155 feet in length and 14 feet in width. It has a clearance of approximately 16 feet.
Grays River Covered Bridge, Worrel Road spanning Grays River, Grays …
WEBAbout this Item. Title. Grays River Covered Bridge, Worrel Road spanning Grays River, Grays River, Wahkiakum County, WA. Contributor Names. Historic American Engineering Record, creator. Ferguson & Houston. Dulin Construction. Created / Published. Documentation compiled after 1968. Subject Headings. - covered bridges. - vehicular …
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