 The Centralia History Project - Centralia, Washington, was founded in 1875 by George Washington, the son of a black slave, and a jack-of-all-trades who journeyed to the Pacific Northwest to create a new life...
That is how traditional history begins. But we want to do something quite different through this web site. This is not a complete history of Centralia - it is a doorway to stories about the people who lived here, told by their families, friends and neighbors. It is doorway to innovative ways of telling not a complete history, but unique parts that - taken as a whole - help define just what the community has become, and who lives here.
This site will feature works from the community - from schools, clubs and community associations. It will also feature works from private individuals who have a love for history. And above all, it will feature ideas, events and images from the rich and varied past that makes up the city we call Centralia. So stay tuned... some fun things are coming!
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| Just what are those pictures?...
The pictures used as buttons and to frame the Centralia City Guide are a part of our daily lives around Centralia as well as our recent past. Each one represents an important cornerstone of Centralia's history.
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 | Do you want to publish here? The Centralia City Guide will accept vignettes on local families, businesses, events and just plain interesting things as we build our community history. If you or your group, association or classroom want to participate, follow the link below and complete a quick questionnaire. You will find guidelines and instructions about how to publish your piece of the Centralia History Project.
For a condensed history of the founding of Centralia, visit:
George and Mary Jane Washington found the town of Centerville at Washington History link.
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