George Washington, pioneer | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:George_Washington_of_Centralia,_Washington_with_dog.jpg) Washington with his dog circa 1890. | |
| Born | August 15, 1817 near Winchester, Virginia |
| Died | August 26, 1905 (aged 88) |
| Occupation(s) | Farmer and business owner |
| Known for | Founder of Centralia, Washington |
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George Washington (August 15, 1817 – August 26, 1905) was the founder of the town of Centralia, Washington.[1] He is remembered as a leading African American pioneer of the Pacific Northwest.[2]
- ^ Kit Oldham, George and Mary Jane Washington founded the town of Centerville (now Centralia) on January 8, 1875, HistoryLink, February 23, 2003. Accessed online 12 March 2008.
- ^ Biographical Sketches of Black Pioneers and Settlers of the Pacific Northwest, End of the Oregon Trail, Oregon Trail History Library Archived 2006-01-27 at the Wayback Machine. Accessed online 12 March 2008.