Interested in fun facts and the history of Goldendale, WA?
Then read on!
1. In 1855, the Treaty of Klickitat was signed in Goldendale, which established the Yakama Indian Reservation in the area.
2. Goldendale served as a supply depot for the US Army during the Yakima Indian War of 1855-1858.
3. In 1879, an astronomical observatory was built in Goldendale, making it the oldest observatory in Washington state.
4. In the late 1800s, Goldendale was an important center for sheep and cattle ranching.
5. In 1904, the first transcontinental telephone line was completed in Goldendale, connecting Seattle to New York City.