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Battleground, Vancouver, Brush Prairie, Camas, Washougal, Portland, Yacolt, La Center,VIC

360 687-1510 The city is ironically named for the absence of a battle. In 1855, some of the Klickitats Indians escaped Fort Vancouver, Captain William Strong, the post commander, led a detachment of volunteers to bring them back. They overtook the Klickitats near the current location of the city, but rather than engaging them in battle, Captain Strong talked them into agreeing to return to the fort peacefully. The settlers had been expecting a battle, and when Strong returned , they accused him of cowardice. The women of the fort awarded him a petticoat of many colors in mock celebration of his courage. And the area where the Klickitats were encountered became known as "Strong's Battle Ground", and later simply "Battle Ground."

Category: Y Yodio Experiences

Located in 1419 W. Main Street Suite 110, Battleground wa

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1. Yodio Track 1