This series highlights locations in Skagit County. These communities were formed in the early 1870's remaining up until the 1920's. Many of the names still appear on maps. A few have buildings remaining in use today. These communities and many others can be found on https:/www.skagitcounty.net/Maps/iMap/?mapjs=hist
Michael Day Homesteaded here in 1880-1882. A small creek ran through his property which he called Day's creek. It eventually was officially named Day creek as was Day Lake where the creek originates.
A ferry was established from Lyman where a road and railroads provided downriver access. The Skagit River flooded numerous times causing the ferry to be moved at least four times. The latest originated at Ferry Landing road between Lyman and Hamilton and stopped service around 1952. Flooding also caused homes to be moved or re-built further from the river to their current locations.
Logging was the initial source of work with agriculture developing on the cleared lands.
The community had a mill, a school and three churches, Norwegian, Christian Missionary Alliance, and Free Methodist.
Permission for the hide was granted by the Church Pastor.
This information was provided by the Skagit County Historical Museum in La Conner. and the Clear Lake Historical Association.
Congratulations mizdirection on the FTF on a wintry day