National Register of Historic Places listings in Grant County, Washington facts for kids
Did you know that many old buildings, bridges, and even special places in Grant County, Washington, are super important? They are so important that they are listed on something called the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). This is like a special list of places across the United States that are worth protecting because of their history. These places tell us stories about how people lived, worked, and built things a long time ago. Let's explore some of these cool historic spots right here in Grant County!
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Cool Historic Places in Grant County, Washington
Bell Hotel
The Bell Hotel is an old building located in Ephrata. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 15, 1997. Imagine all the travelers and guests who stayed here over the years!
Beverly Railroad Bridge
This amazing bridge spans the Columbia River near Beverly. It's a railroad bridge, meaning trains used to cross it! It became a historic place on July 16, 1982. Bridges like this are important because they show how people built big structures to connect places.
Grant County Courthouse
The Grant County Courthouse is in Ephrata. This building is where important county decisions are made and where many official records are kept. It was added to the historic list on September 5, 1975. Courthouses often have interesting architecture and are central to a community's history.
Hartline School
The Hartline School is located in Hartline. This old school building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 7, 2010. Think about all the students who learned and played here! Old schools often tell us about how education has changed over time.
Lind Coulee Archaeological Site
This site near Warden is a very special archaeological spot. This means it's a place where scientists study things left behind by people who lived a very long time ago. It was listed on January 21, 1974. Places like this help us understand ancient cultures and how early people lived in this area.
Mesa 36
Mesa 36 is another important archaeological site, located near Soap Lake. It was added to the historic list on December 8, 1978. These sites are often kept secret to protect them from damage, so their exact location isn't shared.
Paris Archeological Site
The Paris Archeological Site is near Richland. Like other archaeological sites, it holds clues about the past. It was recognized as a historic place on September 20, 1978.
Samuel and Katherine Reiman House
The Samuel and Katherine Reiman House is in Quincy. This house was added to the list on December 17, 2008. Today, it's used as a museum! Museums are fantastic places to learn about local history and see how people lived in the past.
Stratford School
Another historic school, the Stratford School, is located just off WA 7 in Stratford. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 25, 1990. It's part of a group of historic rural public schools in Washington State.
Wilson Creek State Bank
The Wilson Creek State Bank, located off WA 7 in Wilson Creek, was built in 1906. It became a historic place on September 25, 1975. Today, this old bank building houses a local history museum, just like the Reiman House! It's a great example of how old buildings can be given new life and continue to serve the community.
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See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Washington state
- Listings in neighboring counties: Adams, Benton, Douglas, Franklin, Kittitas, Lincoln, Okanogan, Yakima
- Historic preservation
- History of Washington (state)
- Index of Washington-related articles
External links
- Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, Historic Register program
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places site
