City of Cathlamet

 
Date Visited:   Sunday, October 7, 2001
City Visited #:   100
County:   Wahkiakum
Visited With:   Michelle & Ballard Jen
City Name History:   This county seat on the Columbia River derived its name from the Kathlamet Indians. The tribal name was derived from the Chinook word calamet, meaning "stone," and was given to the tribe because they lived along a stretch of rocky river bed.
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