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History
in a Pecan Shell
1883: The Louisville Land and Cattle Company acquires land - W.H.
Guthrie is major shareholder
1891: land surveyed - Ironically, Louisville Land and Cattle Co. pushes
for Ashville to become county seat Guthrie wins the election - post
office is granted - courthouse is built
1892: first school built - classes had been taught in the courthouse
1900: The Louisville Land and Cattle Company is bought out by the
6666 Ranch
1904: population reaches 101 - remains about the same number until
1950
1984: population swells to 140
1990: population reaches 160 and concerns are raised - emergency measures
are discussed if climb continues.
See
King County Courthouses
King County
Jail |
First
Baptist Church in Guthrie.
Photo courtesy Terry
Jeanson, September 2007 |
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A
barn in Guthrie
Photo courtesy Greg Havilande, July 2004 |
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