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Chamber of Commerce
Welcome to the Davenport Chamber of Commerce in beautiful Davenport, WA. The many members of the Davenport Chamber together form a strong business community presence in Davenport. The chamber is very active in the community and holds regular meetings. Davenport Chamber Davenport History Surrounded by
picturesque wheat fields the community
of
Davenport dates back to about 1880, when a man named Harker homesteaded at the head of the Cottonwood Creek.
Then in 1882, John C. Davenport started a rival town on higher ground to the south located on Main Street. Responsible for having the original Town of Davenport platted, he purchased a quarter section of railroad land, starting his own town consisting of a store, warehouse, saloon, blacksmith shop and dwelling. This settlement was of short duration, however, falling victim to fire in less than a year. The town below the hill continued to
thrive, however.
The 1880s was a time of much building and growing for the young community. The organization of Lincoln County occurred in November 1883 and Davenport eventually won the election for county seat. Today, Lincoln County’s population is around 10,000 and Davenport boasts the largest share of that, about 1,750. A variety of services for visitors are available here, including restaurants, churches, two city parks, a swimming pool, RV facilities, motels, a hospital and clinic, public library, grocery stores, and much more. An advantage of Davenport is its close proximity to the metropolis of Spokane, just 35 miles to the east. In addition, the town’s easy access to nearby recreational facilities, including Lake Roosevelt
If history is an interest for visitors, the place to stop is the Lincoln County Historical Museum. Located at Park and Seventh Streets, the museum is open seven days a week during the summer and by appointment at other times. Displays include things like clothing worn in the area by early
settlers, scrapbooks, farming equipment and written histories of pioneer families. (C)2003 - 2007 Davenport Chamber of Commerce |
The next year, in July 1881, John H. Nicholls and his wife Emma established the first permanent dwelling in what is now the City of Davenport. Mr. Nicholls built a structure that served as a store, hotel, post office and dwelling.
business community and improving facilities and recreation. Promoted by an active Chamber of Commerce, the city hopes to draw in new businesses and new residents by providing some of the more desirable aspects of a place to live; clean air, less traffic and crowding, affordable housing and utilities, and excellent medical and
educational facilities.
and Fort Spokane, makes it attractive to tourists.