Legendary Locals of Camas and Washougal - Historical Figures & Community Stories | Perfect for History Buffs, Local Residents & Genealogy Research

A five star rating to a local writer who brings to life a 150 year history of two smaller communities in southwest Washington. She accomplished this with authentic photos and a page long biography of several key people who over the time span helped to build and set the culture for two of Washington’s smaller towns that to this day are alive and well. The pioneering spirit of the early men and women of Camas and Washougal did extraordinary things such as donate large parcels of land for public schools, and start factories and businesses that provided jobs. It becomes apparent that these were people looking out for each other and looking to how they could build a future together. I grew up in this area and the book pulled together a wonderful history for me. The photos are so interesting and it was such a pleasure to see the accomplishments of people I saw every day during my growing up years. This is a must read for anyone that grew up in Southwest Washington interested in discovering their community roots. I also recommend it for those interested in how communities develop and grow. Thank you Rene Johnston Carroll for a great book and a great gift for friends and family from the Camas, Washougal area.