Chehalis, Washington
Population: 7,057
Located in Lewis County
Chehalis, which has been the Lewis County seat since 1872, was founded in 1852 by Stuart Schuyler Saunders. Originally called Saundersville, the city became Chehalis in 1859. Chehalis got its start as an industrial city very early on, with logging, sawmills, and the farming of grain, hay, hops and fruit serving as the major commodities. Industry remains a mainstay of modern-day Chehalis. The thriving industrial park is home to nearly 30 businesses at this time, and is still growing. The motto of Chehalis is A Heritage to be Proud of, and it bears the nickname The Rose City. City hall has an accredited public rose garden for All-American Rose Selections, Inc. (AARS), where rose lovers can preview next year's AARS winners. The garden, which displays award-winning roses, is one of some 138 public gardens located in 43 states, and only one of five in Washington State. The city is also occasionally referred to as The Mint City, as it is home to one of the largest mint oil factories in the world. Chehalis is dedicated to historic preservation and is proud to be the home of three national historic districts - Chehalis Downtown, Pennsylvania Avenue-West Side and Chehalis Hillside. These districts feature many small, independent businesses in a quaint main street setting, and take special pride in annual events such as the Chehalis Music and Art Festival.
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