Lincoln County, Washington

Street maps, historic prints and keepsakes for 7 Lincoln County towns.

The largest by population is Davenport (1,703).

About these towns

Almira: The area that would become Almira was first settled in the 1880s by Charles C. Davis who purchased land and erected a small store to serve the few settlers living in the area.

Creston: Creston sprang up with the arrival of the Central Washington Railroad in 1889. It was so named because of its high altitude; it was thought to be at the highest point (the crest) between Cheney and Coulee City, Washington, along the railroad grade.

Davenport: Prior to European settlement, the area around what would become Davenport was home to the Lower Band of the Spokane. The location was also along a popular east-west trade route, and the spring at present day Davenport was seen as an oasis and place for rest and camping along the journey.

Reardan: The town is home to the elementary/middle/high school serving the Reardan-Edwall School District, covering over 360 square miles (930 km2) in Lincoln and Spokane counties.

Sprague: Sprague was officially incorporated on November 28, 1883. Originally called Hoodooville after William Burrows, a local character called Hoodoo Billy, the name was changed to honor General John W.

Wilbur: Just prior to the construction of the Central Washington Railroad line in 1889, no towns existed west of Davenport in Lincoln County.

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Founding years, populations and town notes come from each town's Wikipedia and Wikidata entries. All Washington towns.