Parkersville Day Celebrates Washougal

History

The Camas-Washougal area has a rich history that began in a township that no longer exists—Parkersville. To celebrate this history, Parkersville Heritage Foundation in Washougal is preparing to host its second annual Parkersville Day in June at Parker’s Landing Historical Park, the national, state, and county registered historic site of Parkersville and located on the Columbia River at the Port of Camas-Washougal.

The event’s namesake, David C. Parker, was the first American settler in the area that grew into Camas and Washougal, arriving in the fall of 1844, and eventually securing a ferry license to run passengers across the river. Parker died in 1858, and in 1861, his ferry license was issued to Thomas J. Fletcher. In 1878, Parker’s estate administrator, Lewis Van Vleet, Sr., a notary involved in local government contracts, filed and recorded a plat for Parkersville. Van Vleet doubled the original town size and began hosting grand events there, in the area called Catalpha Grove, which is today’s Parker's Landing.

Explore more local history and enjoy 1878-themed entertainment for all ages at this year’s event, taking place on June 3, 2023, 12-3 pm.

CHIROPRACTOR: mention this ad and receive a Free Exam and Consult we accept most major health plans!

Dr. Min is passionate about helping mothers make natural choices about their pregnancy and the health of their family.

Dr. Min is a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and has been certified in the Webster Technique since 2006. Focusing on: Pre/Postpartum Care, Newborns, Infants, Children and Pregnancy Massage.

3401 SE 192nd Ave #107 Vancouver, WA 98683 360-882-7733 www.prioritylifechiro.com