Kettle Falls Historical Center

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Kettle Falls Historical Center The Kettle Falls Historical Center is located west of Kettle Falls, Washington along the Columbia River and Lake Roosevelt. Hours are from 11:00 a.m.

Our mission is to educate people about the history of the people of Kettle Falls. The Kettle Falls Historical Center is open daily during the summer May 15 - Sept. 15. to 5:00 p.m., 7 days a week. The KFHC features an interpretive center along with a short nature trail and gift shop.

Colville Indian Reservation, Washington, ca. 1905 - Tepees in circle, 4th of July parade . Notes: Bird's eye view of In...
09/24/2026

Colville Indian Reservation, Washington, ca. 1905 - Tepees in circle, 4th of July parade . Notes: Bird's eye view of Indians on horseback parading around the inside circle of tepees. In the center of the tepees is a large wooden structure on which people are standing. Outside the circle to the left and to the back are smaller wooden structures.

( University of Washington Libraries/Special Collections, NA963)

Cool-Cool-a-Weela an Okanogan man ca. 1900 -, On horseback at Colville Indian Reservation. The horse is in profile. Cool...
09/23/2026

Cool-Cool-a-Weela an Okanogan man ca. 1900 -, On horseback at Colville Indian Reservation. The horse is in profile. Cool-Cool-a-Weela is wearing a feather headdress, an animal skin decorated with ermine fur on his shoulders, leggings, beaded moccasins, and is holding a fan. He is sitting on a trade blanket. Two tipis are partially visible in the background. Edward Latham, photographer (Washington State Historical Society)

Leadville Mine ca. 1890 - A group of men pose outside a log cabin in the forest. The third man from the left sits with...
09/21/2026

Leadville Mine ca. 1890 - A group of men pose outside a log cabin in the forest. The third man from the left sits with a rifle. The seventh man from the left is wearing a backpack. The photograph taken circa 1890 is marked Leadville, referring to Leadville Mine in Stevens County, WA. (Washington State Historical Society)

Street Scene in Colville, Stevens County, WA ca. 1955 - The photograph shows a wide street with cars diagonally parked a...
09/20/2026

Street Scene in Colville, Stevens County, WA ca. 1955 - The photograph shows a wide street with cars diagonally parked at the curb. Businesses include Walston's Variety, Lad and Lassie, Coldwell Banker and a cafe. (Washington State Historical Society)

Chief Joseph, a Nez Perce man, wearing a war costume ca.1903 - Colville Indian Reservation. He is wearing a feather hea...
09/19/2026

Chief Joseph, a Nez Perce man, wearing a war costume ca.1903 - Colville Indian Reservation. He is wearing a feather headdress, necklace, braid wraps, beaded moccasins, beaded leggings, and a trade blanket wrapped around his lower torso. He is a holding a long barrel gun at his side, with the stock resting on the ground. Edward Latham, photographer (Washington State Historical Society)

. Marcus Catholic Church and Congregation, 1941 - Caption: "MARCUS MOVES -- The last Mass to be conducted in the Marcus ...
09/18/2026

. Marcus Catholic Church and Congregation, 1941 - Caption: "MARCUS MOVES -- The last Mass to be conducted in the Marcus Catholic Church was held Sunday, March 23, by Father Paul M. Goergen. Last week the church, was [which] was constructed in the early part of the century was moved to the town of Kettle Falls. The steeple of the Church has already been removed when this picture was taken." (UofWLSC, DAM096)

. Captain John McAdam Webster, May 1905 - Superintendent of the Colville Indian Agency, in uniform, seated in front of ...
09/17/2026

. Captain John McAdam Webster, May 1905 - Superintendent of the Colville Indian Agency, in uniform, seated in front of a flowering bush outside a building at the Colville Indian Agency. (Washington State Historical Society)

. Bridge across the Columbia River, June 6th, 1940 - Bridge burning and collapsing into the water, north of Kettle Fall...
09/16/2026

. Bridge across the Columbia River, June 6th, 1940 - Bridge burning and collapsing into the water, north of Kettle Falls rapids. (UofWLSC,DAM287)

Loon Lake, Stevens County, WA (date unknown) - Loon Lake Postmaster was required to get mail from the train twice a day...
09/15/2026

Loon Lake, Stevens County, WA (date unknown) - Loon Lake Postmaster was required to get mail from the train twice a day - sometimes he had help.
(Crossroad Archives/Loon Lake Historical Society)

Colville, WA ca. 1905 - Stevens County Courthouse, jail and log firehouse. (Crossroad Archives/Stevens County Historic...
09/14/2026

Colville, WA ca. 1905 - Stevens County Courthouse, jail and log firehouse.
(Crossroad Archives/Stevens County Historical Society)

Address

St Paul Mission Road/PO Box 498
Kettle Falls, WA
99141

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+15097386964

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