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People driving on Northeast 279th Street north of Battle Ground may have come across a towering, triangular-roofed barn overlooking a field. The impressive barn was built in 1913, belonging to … more
Dairy farmers spent just a weekend building this towering barn in Clark County’s Highland area in 1903. The barn belonged to the Christensen family. Current property owner Larry Schlect adores … more
The Battle Ground High School class of 1953 experienced World War II while in their earlier years of schooling, as well as survived earthquakes and more. In 2023, that class of 1953 celebrated their … more
World War II reenactors brought their own equipment and wore their own uniforms to provide a glimpse of what Fort Vancouver would have looked like during that time period on, Saturday, July 22. … more
On May 18, 1980, a powerful eruption that could be heard from over 200 miles away occurred as Mount St. Helens blew its top, darkening cities with ash from a mushroom cloud that reached a width of 40 … more
A lake featuring a variety of names and different activities can be found just northeast of Battle Ground. Battle Ground Lake is known by Native Americans as Lake Oluk, which translates to … more
The Ridgefield Heritage Society will provide a presentation on pioneering women of the city to cap off Women’s History Month at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, at the Ridgefield Community … more
Lewisville Regional Park, a bustling home of outdoor recreation opportunities in Clark County, was established in 1936 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The WPA was formed in 1935 as a … more
Mount St. Helens is pictured from above in 1980 prior to its eruption in this photo from the Washington State Archives. more
Chief Umtuch was an important Native American in Clark County in the 19th century, but the details surrounding his death in 1855 have led to decades of speculation.  A new exhibit at the … more
The Historic Yacolt Community Church has been a mainstay for the town since it was built in 1903.  Caretaker Julia Heldman has worked to preserve the church since 2005.   … more
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