Rosalia Flood,1910

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This file appears in: Rosalia,WA
Rosalia Flood,1910

In 1910,nearby Pine Creek flooded nearly the entier town under feet of frigid water. Only those on higher ground were safe,note the dry church and hilltop home.

Image courtesy of Whitman County Rural Heritage.
http://www.washingtonruralheritage.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/whitman/id/2223/rec/2

This file appears in: Rosalia,WA

By Robert M. Lambeth
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