Asotin; Anatone; Cloverland; Clarkston; and Silcott are all towns within Asotin County; an area rich in local history. Names like Lewis and Clark; Chief Joseph; Capt. Benjamin Bonneville; Capt. Edward Steptoe; Chief Looking Class; Chief Timothy; and Henry Spaulding all had early ties to the area. Asotin was carved out of Garfield County on October 27; 1883. There are fascinating stories of early pioneers; such as Weissenfels; Floch; Wilson; Stone; Critchfield; Halsey; and many more; who came from far and wide to settle the area; becoming farmers; building towns; and establishing an irrigation system. Through the years; Asotin has encountered floods; murders; hangings; a disastrous fire; and a fight to retain the county seat. At one point; the residents thought they might have to battle the Nez Perce Indians; but they were peaceful and very kind to the people.
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