Information about Wahkiakum County
Wahkiakum County was created on April 25, 1854, out of Lewis County. It is named after a local Native American chief, Wahkiakum, which means "tall timber." The county seat is Cathlamet.
Wahkiakum County was created on April 25, 1854, out of Lewis County. It is named after a local Native American chief, Wahkiakum, which means "tall timber." The county seat is Cathlamet.