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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Spokane,_WashingtonSpokane, Washington - Wikipedia

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   Spokane ( / spoʊˈkæn / ⓘ spoh-KAN) [8] is the most populous city in and seat of government of Spokane County, Washington, United States. It is in eastern Washington, along the Spokane River, adjacent to the Selkirk Mountains, and west of the Rocky Mountain foothills, 92 miles (148 km) south of the Canadian border, 18 miles (30 km) west of ...

   • Spokane (Disambiguation)

     Spokane is a city in the U.S. state of Washington.. Spokane...

   • Spokane Falls

     Spokane, Washington, United States: Coordinates ... was the...

   • List of People From Spokane, Washington

     State. Andy Billig, Washington State Senator; James M....

   • Cathedral of St. John The Evangelist

     The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Spokane,...

   • Nadine Woodward

     Nadine Woodward (born January 27, 1962) is an American...

   • Spokane Metropolitan Area

     The Spokane–Spokane Valley Metropolitan Statistical Area, as...

   • Selkirk Mountains

     The Selkirk Mountains are a mountain range spanning the...

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     Washington, officially the State of Washington, [3] is a...

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_Spokane,_WashingtonHistory of Spokane, Washington - Wikipedia

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   History of Spokane, Washington. The history of Spokane, Washington in the northwestern United States developed because Spokane Falls and its surroundings were a gathering place for numerous cultures for thousands of years. The area's indigenous people settled there due to the fertile hunting grounds and abundance of salmon in the Spokane River.

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   Is Spokane a city?

   • Spokane (Pronounced: spoh-KAN) is a city in the U.S. state of Washington. Spokane is in the eastern half of the state, about 20 miles (32 km) from Idaho. Spokane is 92 miles (148 km) south of Canada . Spokane is the second largest city in Washington, while Seattle is the largest.

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   When did Spokane become a city?

   • Charter of the city of Spokane, Washington: approved by the people at an election held March 24, 1891, attested and went into effect April 4, 1891 (including amendments). Spokane, Washington: W.D. Knight Co. ^ a b c d e f g Arksey, Laura (September 4, 2005). "Spokane – Thumbnail History". Essay 7462. HistoryLink. Retrieved February 23, 2009.

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   How did Spokane get its name?

   • The original Act of Incorporation spelled the city's name correctly, but the territorial printing office incorrectly spelled it as Spokan Falls, a phonetic spelling that was used elsewhere during the period, including on the 1880 census. This spelling was also used for Spokane's first newspaper, the Spokan Times. ^ a b Spokane, Washington (1896).

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   Why is Spokane Washington a great place to live?

   • The history of Spokane, Washington in the northwestern United States developed because Spokane Falls and its surroundings were a gathering place for numerous cultures for thousands of years. The area's indigenous people settled there due to the fertile hunting grounds and abundance of salmon in the Spokane River.

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4. simple.wikipedia.org › wiki › Spokane,_WashingtonSpokane, Washington - Simple English Wikipedia, the free ...

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   Spokane (Pronounced: spoh-KAN) [6] is a city in the U.S. state of Washington. Spokane is in the eastern half of the state, about 20 miles (32 km) from Idaho. Spokane is 92 miles (148 km) south of Canada . Spokane is the second largest city in Washington, while Seattle is the largest.

   • Area City: 151.6 km² (58.5 sq mi)
   • Government Mayor: Nadine Woodward

   • Elevation: 561.7 m (1,842.8 ft)

5. www.visitspokane.com › about-spokaneSpokane Washington | About Spokane

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   About the Spokane Region. Spokane is a place where city life mingles brilliantly with nature. Amid the charm and bustle of urban downtown Spokane, you’ll find the Spokane River gorge and the inspiring Spokane Falls. Inspired restaurateurs, winemakers, and craft brewers create delicious adventures.

6. my.spokanecity.org › about › historyAbout Spokane History - City of Spokane, Washington

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   The City of Spokane incorporated more than 125 years ago; we are the second largest City in the State of Washington. Learn about the history of the Spokane area including the first Native American residents and our incorporation in 1881.

7. explorewashingtonstate.com › the-history-ofThe History of Spokane Washington - Explore Washington State

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   May 28, 2019 · The region that encompasses modern day Spokane, Washington has been inhabited for thousands of years by indigenous tribes who thrived in the area due to the plentiful salmon runs in the Spokane River and ample opportunity for foraging in the forest.