Latah:  by Glenn Lietz Latah was one of the earliest settlements in the Northern Palouse Region. Situated along Hangman creek and an important pioneer travel route it was a site where some of the earliest pioneers in the region established their homes. The soil was fertile , nearby mountains provided timber and fuel. As a result the area quickly filled with settlers.           The town was laid out and platted by the  1880’s and quickly grew into a prosperous town. Schools Churches and all of the businesses of that time quickly appeared. The Town peaked with a population of about 500 residents.           Latah acquired  considerable fame as the location of one the first and largest Mammoth bone discoveries in the northwestern United states . This discovery was in 1876 and the phenomena received national and even international attention.           In addition Latah played a leading role in establishing early schools , particularly at the secondary or high school level.  Still an important town feature today  is the school building erected in 1908. It was an early day landmark in architecture and style.  This  school building and a noteworthy old Victorian  house gives Latah two structures on the national Historical Register.           Today Latah is a quiet little town of about 200 people . A significant number of them commute to jobs elsewhere.
		OLD LATAH PICTURES 1906 Latah Packstring Latah Looking NE Mastedon Dig Site Latah Mastedon Hangman Creek Post Office Stuck in Drift

ADDITIONAL AREA PICTURES Old Fairfield Pictures Old Latah Pictures Old Mt. Hope Pictures Old Waverly Pictures Old Spangle Pictures

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