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  Vignette: George Washington of Centralia, Washington   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
He founded Centralia in southwest Washington and was a leading citizen and benefactor of the town.
Washington's father was a slave, his mother of English descent.
Washington's wife died in 1888, but he continued to play a leading role in the growing town.
faculty.washington.edu /qtaylor/aa_Vignettes/washington_george.htm   (306 words)

  
 Vignette: Centralia, Washington   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Washington first settled in Oregon Territory, but was barred from owning land there, so he moved north and eventually obtained a land claim at the junction of the Skookumchuck and Chehalis rivers.
In early 1875, Washington and his wife Mary Jane formally platted the town of Centerville, later to be renamed Centralia.
Centralia was hard hit by a financial panic sweeping the country in 1893.
faculty.washington.edu /qtaylor/aa_Vignettes/place_centralia_washington.htm   (355 words)

  
 HistoryLink Essay: George and Mary Jane Washington found the town of Centerville (now Centralia) on January 8, 1875.
George Washington, a pioneer from Virginia, is the son of an African American slave and a woman of English descent.
Washington was born in Frederick County, Virginia, on August 15, 1817.
Washington’s assistance became crucial when the panic of 1893 hit and Centralia, along with the rest of the country, went into an economic downspin for most of the decade.
www.historylink.org /essays/output.cfm?file_id=5276   (1021 words)

  
 Port of Centralia, Washington
Centralia still has a small town feel to the community, which is great for families.
Centralia is one hour away from the mountains, the ocean and the big city entertainment.
Far from being in the middle of nowhere, Centralia is in the middle of everything.
www.portofcentralia.com /index.tpl?src=2   (112 words)

  
 PSTOS - Fox Theatre, Centralia Washington
Centralia street scene, Fox Theatre on the left, c.1935.
As part of the sale, the buyer would be required to use the building as a convention center, restore it to its original appearance, maintain the outdoor marquee and allow the city to hold community meetings inside.
Centralia officials estimate it will cost $1.6 million to renovate the historic theater.
www.pstos.org /instruments/wa/centralia/fox.htm   (283 words)

  
 Centralia College
Centralia College is located in the natural beauty of Washington State, in the Pacific Northwest corner of the United States.
Centralia is in a small, friendly, rural community with a population of about 40,000.
Centralia College is accredited by the United States Department of Education, the Washington State Board for Community and Technical College Education, the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges and the State Approving Agency for the Training of Veterans.
www.studyusa.com /factshts/centralia.asp   (651 words)

  
 Amtrak Train Service in Centralia, Washington
The people of Centralia and the friendly Amtrak train personnel at the Centralia train depot are glad that you've visited this website.
Centralia is a friendly, small city located on I-5 midway between Seattle and Portland and just a few miles away from our twin city, Chehalis.
When you're coming to Centralia, it would be a good idea to have your arrangements already made for someone to pick you up.
amtrakpnw.tripod.com /Centralia.html   (1524 words)

  
 Centralia, Washington
Centralia, Washington, in Lewis county, is 37 miles SW of Lakewood, Washington and 68 miles SW of Seattle, Washington.
Approximately 55% of housing in Centralia is owner-occupied.
Centralia is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.
www.citytowninfo.com /places/washington/centralia   (442 words)

  
 Centralia College Has Its Day   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Second-year student Steve Harrington of Centralia said he was "flabbergasted" at all the people who attended, but said he enjoyed the diversity clock tower ceremony.
Many Centralia residents transferred what they believed to be these "sins" of the father to his widow and children, ostracizing them, remembers Waddell, now 81 and living in the Tacoma area.
In order to have a likeness placed on a plaque and mounted to the diversity clock tower, a person must be a Northwest individual who has significance to culture and communities, or who has otherwise distinguished himself or herself in the fields of science, the arts and humanities, civic or political life.
www.centralia.ctc.edu /Depts/Diversity/chronicle.html   (1284 words)

  
 Centralia College President's Message   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
The Vision for Centralia College is to be recognized as the best community college in the state of Washington, to be a driving force in the local economy and to be the intellectual heart and cultural soul of the community.
For whatever reason you may be thinking of coming to Centralia College, whether it be for liberal arts and science courses, job skills classes, self improvement or simply personal enrichment you will find that instructors, counselors, advisors, and all staff members are here to support you in attaining your goals.
Centralia College is a small, rural, safe, comprehensive community college that offers many of the experiences of college life found at larger institutions.
www.centralia.ctc.edu /admin/pr/default.shtml   (363 words)

  
 Centralia, Washington WA, city profile (Lewis County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Centralia is at the junction of the Chehalis and Skookumchuck rivers.
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Centralia was $16,305, compared with $21,587 nationally.
Median rent in Centralia, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $481.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=24705   (549 words)

  
 Centralia Washington Real Estate
Centralia is a friendly, historic city located on I-5 midway between Seattle and Portland, just one mile east of the freeway.
In 1892, Centralia was incorporated and boasted a population of 500 residents.
For those who wish to take a bit of charm home with them, Centralia features several antique stores that are veritable treasure troves to those who possess a sense of adventure.
www.relocate-america.com /states/WA/cities/centralia.htm   (351 words)

  
 Centralia, WA News
In their 99th meeting and with a boisterous crowd estimated at 5,000, Centralia and Chehalis stood toe-to-toe Friday like two heavyweight fighters exchanging haymakers.
One Lewis County, Washington sheriff's deputy has resigned and another is facing discipline in a text message scandal.
From the Centralia Tigers to the chanting student sections and the overflow crowd that spilled onto the Tiger Stadium turf Friday night, everyone thought...
www.topix.net /city/centralia-wa   (594 words)

  
 Centralia Massacre (Washington) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Centralia massacre, an incident of labor unrest in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, occurred on November 11, 1919 in Centralia, Washington.
The incident was the culmination of several years of labor strife in Western Washington.
Centralia's Union Mural: "The Resurrection of Wesley Everest" Depicts Labor's Side of the Centralia Massacre
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Centralia_Massacre_(Washington)   (1166 words)

  
 Labor History - #32 Mar/Apr 98   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
A long-time resident I spoke with the day of the dedication shared with me his belief that the nearly idyllic Centralia had failed to flourish largely because of the suppression of the history of the attack on the Wobblies.
It is ironic that the mural is painted on the building containing the old Elk hall, since the Elks were involved with the planning of the attack.
By providing opportunities for open communication and further discussion, the mural could potentially bring peace among people and maybe the beginning of more prosperous times for the working people of Centralia, although the main motivation of the year-long project was to symbolize the revitalization of the labor movement today.
www.washingtonfreepress.org /32/Centralia.html   (990 words)

  
 Centralia, Wash.: Yuletide Spirit
This hodgepodge of plastic balls, old lightbulbs, hunks of Styrofoam, and other salvaged items has expanded into a one-of-a-kind installation that encircles his house at 203 M Street.
You’ll experience a different kind of spirit when Centralia embraces the holiday season.
Centralia’s three antique malls house more than 350 dealers.
www.viamagazine.com /weekenders/Centralia04.asp   (471 words)

  
 The Centralia, Washington 1919 Armistice Day Massacre
On Memorial Day in 1918 during a parade that included the Governor of Washington, the Mayor of Centralia, and other dignitaries, the IWW hall was attacked.
Later that night all power went out in Centralia, and in the darkness Everest was taken from the jail and hung by the neck from a bridge across the Chehalis River (the Mellen St. Bridge).
Company F of the 3rd Washington Infantry, including Emil Remmen, was sent to Centralia by train on the evening of the 11th from Fort Lewis in Tacoma, Washington.
freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com /~cainhome/remmen_album/emil_guard/centralia_tragedy.htm   (1609 words)

  
 Centralia, WA U.S.A - City Hall
City Hall is located in the beautifully restored Historic District of downtown Centralia, on the corner of Pearl and Maple Streets.
For additional City information, be sure and read the Centralia Newsletter, available in PDF format and listed to the left.
The Centralia Downtown Historic District is a contiguous collection of commercial buildings that comprise the heart of the City of Centralia.
www.centraliaguide.com /centralia/index.tpl   (203 words)

  
 African American Registry: George Washington; Centraila, Washington's founder!
He was an African-American farmer, businessman and the founder of the town of Centralia, Washington.
Born a slave in Virginia, George Washington escaped and was raised by a white family in Missouri.
The town thrived, though the name was changed to Centralia, George Washington spent the rest of his life there as an honored citizen.
www.aaregistry.com /african_american_history/433/George_Washington_Centraila_Washingtons_founder   (224 words)

  
 Centralia, Washington Copywriters - Copy Writers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
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www.marketingtool.com /channel/copy/b.457.g.7874.html   (618 words)

  
 Remarks in Centralia, Washington - Pres. Bill Clinton speech - Transcript Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents ...
Let me also say a special word of thanks to the Vice President for what he said about the fight we had last year with the leaders of Congress - with Speaker Gingrich and Senator Dole and those who were committed to their Contract with America.
They won as many seats in the State of Washington, including this one, as in any State in the country.
And what I want to say to you is the country is going to be looking at Washington State because the voters of Washington State, by the narrowest of margins in five congressional districts, bought on to Mr.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m2889/is_n38_v32/ai_18827929   (850 words)

  
 Centralia, Washington (Cities)
This community, situated midway between Seattle and Portland, OR on Interstate 5, was founded in 1875 by George Washington, a fl man born into slavery whose portrait is one of several historic murals in Centralia.
Centralia is considered a twin city with Chehalis which is only four miles to the south.
The Lacey lady called Centralia and forced them to refund 1/2 of the room rate for this disaster night.
www.ohwy.com /wa/c/centrali.htm   (515 words)

  
 Centralia, Washington
Centralia, south of Olympia, is the commercial center of the Chehalis Valley.
The town was founded by a former slave named George Washington.
Unauthorized duplication in part or whole without prior written consent prohibited by law.
www.planetware.com /washington/centralia-us-wa-cen.htm   (54 words)

  
 ::: Centralia Massacre Collection :::
The Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), sometimes known as the Wobblies, is a radical labor organization that was most active from 1900 to the 1930's.
This collection of pamphlets, leaflets and letters, originally held by the now defunct I.W.W. Seattle Office, focuses on the Centralia Massacre of 1919 in Centralia, Washington.
The material for this database was drawn from a collection in the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections Division entitled, Industrial Workers of the World.
content.lib.washington.edu /IWWweb/index.html   (98 words)

  
 Centralia, Washington, Outdoors Recreation
Centralia, Washington is a place where outdoors fun is plentyful if you look In the right places.
River Oaks RV Park, Washington, 7 miles away
White Pass, Washington, 97 miles, vertical drop 1500 feet
www.hikercentral.com /metros/16500.html   (980 words)

  
 Centralia Washington WA Hotels, Motels and Area Attractions
Centralia Washington WA Hotels, Motels and Area Attractions
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We'll provide a list of all the nearby hotels, and their distance from the attraction.
www.metrotravelguide.com /hotels/Centralia/WA/USA   (124 words)

  
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 Centralia, Washington (WA) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hotels, hospitals, schools, crime
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