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Klickitat County Historical Museum

When you first enter the museum you might at first think you were in someone's home.

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The museum is housed in the Presby Mansion and the rooms are arranged to convey an idea of what the Presby House might have looked like in the days of W.B. Presby and his family.

The home was built in 1902 and features household items including a large coffee mill collection, and a pioneer exhibit which includes branding irons. There is also a research library.

This is just one of the many Historical Museums located throughout Washington.

Location: PO Box 86, 127 W Broadway, Goldendale Washington 98620 Telephone 509-773-4303

Other History nearby:
(The Dalles) Cultural Resources at The Dalles
(The Dalles) First Wasco County Courthouse
(Hood River) Hood River County Historical Museum
(Parkdale) Hutson Museum
(Hood River) International Museum of Carousel Art
(Goldendale) Klickitat County Historical Museum

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