Montesano, WA
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About Montesano
- • Robert Cantwell, a U.S. Representative, was born in Montesano.
- • The "Hi-Flyer" logging system was invented and patented in Montesano.
- • The county seat established Montesano as a center for government and commerce.
- • Montesano boasts the oldest continuously operating movie theater in Washington state.
- • The Great Fire of 1911 destroyed much of the downtown area.
- • Named in 1860 for its hilly setting, it officially incorporated in 1883.
- • With around 4,100 residents, it's smaller than nearby Aberdeen.
- • At 66 feet, it sits slightly above the Chehalis River's floodplain.
- • Timber and agriculture are historically significant industries in Montesano.
- • Montesano offers a peaceful, small-town feeling, rooted in history.
- • The Seattle Mariners, about 90 miles away, won 116 games in 2001.
- • Montesano High School has a strong football program with multiple state championships.
Artists From Montesano
Songs About Montesano
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