National Register of Historic Places listings in Stevens County, Washington facts for kids
The National Register of Historic Places is like a special list of important buildings, places, and objects in the United States. These places are chosen because they have a lot of history, amazing architecture, or are important to our culture. When a place is on this list, it means people want to protect it so future generations can learn from it.
This page is all about the cool historic places in Stevens County, Washington, that are on the National Register. Let's explore some of them!
Contents
- Historic Places in Stevens County
- Clayton School
- Collins Building
- Columbia River Bridge at Kettle Falls
- Colville Flour Mill
- Hudson's Bay Gristmill Site on Colville River
- Keller House
- Kettle Falls District
- Long Lake Hydroelectric Power Plant
- Loon Lake School
- Meyers Falls Power Plant Historic District
- Old Indian Agency
- Opera House and IOOF Lodge
- Orient Bridge
- Rickey Block
- St. Paul's Mission
- Spokane River Bridge at Long Lake Dam
- U.S. Post Office – Colville Main
- Colburn T. Winslow House
- Images for kids
- See also
- External links
Historic Places in Stevens County
Clayton School
The Clayton School is located in Clayton. It was added to the National Register on August 28, 2003. This school building is a great example of the kind of public schools built in rural areas of Washington State a long time ago. It shows us how education used to happen in smaller towns.
Collins Building
You can find the Collins Building in Colville at 202 South Main Street. It joined the National Register on November 19, 1998. This building is a piece of Colville's history, showing the kind of architecture that was popular when it was built.
Columbia River Bridge at Kettle Falls
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The Columbia River Bridge at Kettle Falls carries US 395 over the mighty Columbia River. This bridge, near Kettle Falls, was added to the list on March 28, 1995. It's an important part of the transportation history in Washington State, connecting different areas and helping people travel. It also reaches into Ferry County.
Colville Flour Mill
The Colville Flour Mill is located at 466 West First Street in Colville. It became a historic listing on June 29, 1995. Mills like this one were super important in the past because they processed grain into flour, which was a basic food item for everyone. It tells a story about how food was made and distributed in the early days of the county.
Hudson's Bay Gristmill Site on Colville River
The Hudson's Bay Gristmill Site on Colville River is a very old and important historical site near Kettle Falls. It was added to the National Register on April 12, 1982. This site is linked to the Hudson's Bay Company, which was a huge fur trading business. They built a gristmill here to grind grain, showing how early settlers and traders lived and worked in the area.
Keller House
The Keller House is a beautiful old home at 700 North Wynne Street in Colville. It was recognized as historic on April 18, 1979. This house gives us a peek into the lives of people who lived in Colville many years ago, showing their homes and lifestyles.
Kettle Falls District
The Kettle Falls District near Kettle Falls was added to the National Register on November 20, 1974. This entire district is important because of its historical significance, likely related to the natural waterfalls that were once a major fishing spot for Native American tribes and a landmark for early explorers and settlers.
Long Lake Hydroelectric Power Plant
The Long Lake Hydroelectric Power Plant is located on the Spokane River near Ford. It became a historic district on December 15, 1988. This power plant is a great example of how people used the power of water to create electricity a long time ago. It helped bring power to homes and businesses in the region.
Loon Lake School
The Loon Lake School is at 4000 Colville Road in Loon Lake. It was added to the National Register on November 19, 1992. Like the Clayton School, this building represents the history of education in rural Washington. It served as a community hub for many years.
Meyers Falls Power Plant Historic District
The Meyers Falls Power Plant Historic District is located about half a mile south of Kettle Falls on the Colville River. This district was listed on June 29, 1995. It's another example of early hydroelectric power generation, showing how communities developed and used natural resources for energy.
Old Indian Agency
The Old Indian Agency is found at 309 North 3rd Street East in Chewelah. It was added to the National Register on May 17, 1974. This building was once an important office for the government's dealings with Native American tribes in the area. It's a significant site for understanding the history of relations between settlers and indigenous peoples.
Opera House and IOOF Lodge
The Opera House and IOOF Lodge is at 151 West 1st Avenue in Colville. It became a historic listing on April 18, 1997. This building likely served as a center for entertainment and community gatherings, hosting plays, concerts, and meetings for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF), a fraternal organization.
Orient Bridge
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The Orient Bridge carries Richardson Road over the Kettle River near Orient. It was added to the National Register on July 16, 1982. This bridge is a historic example of bridge building in Washington State, important for how it helped people and goods cross the river. It also extends into Ferry County.
Rickey Block
The Rickey Block is located at 230 South Main Street in Colville. It was listed on June 30, 1995. This building is a part of Colville's historic downtown, likely housing businesses or offices in the past and showing the commercial development of the town.
St. Paul's Mission
St. Paul's Mission is west of Kettle Falls on Lake Roosevelt. This mission was added to the National Register on November 20, 1974. It's a very important religious and historical site, representing early missionary efforts and interactions with Native American communities in the region.
Spokane River Bridge at Long Lake Dam
The Spokane River Bridge at Long Lake Dam carries WA 231 over the Spokane River near Reardan. It was listed on May 24, 1995. This bridge is another significant structure in Washington's transportation history, showing how engineers built crossings over major rivers. It also extends into Lincoln County, Washington.
U.S. Post Office – Colville Main
The U.S. Post Office – Colville Main is at 204 South Oak in Colville. It was added to the National Register on August 7, 1991. Post offices were, and still are, vital community buildings, connecting people through mail. This building shows the architectural style of government buildings from its time.
Colburn T. Winslow House
The Colburn T. Winslow House is located at 458 East 2nd Street in Colville. It became a historic listing on April 26, 1990. This house is another example of the historic homes in Colville, giving us a glimpse into the past lives of its residents.
Images for kids
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The Barstow Bridge, removed in 2010.
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The Columbia River Bridge at Northport.
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The Red Mountain Railroad Bridge spanning Little Sheep Creek.
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The Northport School building.
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The H. M. McCauley House.
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The Winslow Railroad Bridge, delisted in 1999.
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Washington state
- Listings in neighboring counties: Ferry, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane
- 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
