This Town, WA

About This Town

• • Raini Rodriguez, a Disney actress, was born in Bryan, Texas, but grew up in Centralia.
• • Centralia's McMenamins Olympic Club Hotel is rumored to be haunted by a ghost named "Old Brew"
• • Centralia emerged as a railway hub connecting Puget Sound and the Columbia River.
• • The Centralia Massacre, a bloody 1919 clash between Wobblies and townspeople, is still debated.
• • A devastating flood in 2007 caused millions in damage and displaced many residents.
• • Named for its central location between Puget Sound and the Columbia River, Centralia was established in 1886.
• • With around 18,500 residents, Centralia is smaller than its neighbor, Chehalis.
• • At 187 feet, Centralia is slightly higher than nearby Olympia, WA.
• • Retail and service industries provide the most jobs in Centralia.
• • Centralia evokes a feeling of small-town charm mixed with historical intrigue.
• • The Seattle Seahawks are the closest NFL team, winning Super Bowl XLVIII.
• • Centralia High School's football team has a long-standing rivalry with Chehalis' WF West.

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