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
Skiyou was located about three miles east of Sedro Woolley. It had a school for many years until it was absorbed by the Sedro Woolley district.
The school is now a private residence directly across the road. Easily distinguished by the steeple.
"As we had never lived near a river before, but had read of great overflows, we concluded it best to be on the safe side, so Mr. Van Fleet built a platform up about twelve feet in a large hollow cedar stub, and split cedar boards so we could go on up 60 feet if necessary. Some of the neighbors had rafts tied to trees close by; others had a canoe securely fastened to the house. Eliza Van Fleet, Chapter 5, pp. 258-461 Illustrated History of Skagit & Snohomish Counties, published 1906
Information was provided by the Skagit County Historical Museum in La Conner, the Skagit River Journal. (http://skagitriverjournal.com). This location was provided by the Sedro-Woolley Museum.