Umatilla, Umatilla, Oregon
The site of Umatilla was first visited by Lewis & Clark on Sunday, April 27, 1806 as they surveyed the pacific Northwest for the U.S. Government. In 1864, a license was granted to F.P. Foster and D.A. Clifford to operate the first ferry across the Columbia River from Umatilla. In June 1864, Umatilla became the County seat of Umatilla County, but in 1868, the County Seat was moved from Umatilla to Pendleton.
Construction began on the McNary Dam project in 1947, with the dedication by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on September 23, 1954. In 1955, a bridge was constructed over the Columbia River replacing the ferry between Umatilla and Plymouth, Washington. Between 1965 and 1966, the original town site was relocated to its current location. In 1973, the town site of McNary was annexed into the city, creating a population of approximately 2,000 people.
Umatilla is a key crossroad in the Pacific Northwest. Located on the Columbia River, Umatilla provides easy access to river barges, two US highways and an interstate. Umatilla offers a wide range of industrial land with full services available. Umatilla’s current population is over 5,000 inside city limits, and the area offers beautiful surrounds including the Columbia River.
From Tri-Cities Mid-Columbia Telephone Directory 2008-2009, published by Statewide Publishing, Kennewick, Washington. Page C9.
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