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Spokane County Pioneers Society

Name: Spokane County Pioneers Society
Dates:
(Location)
1896 - 1975 (Life/Active Dates)
Biography/History: The Society was founded in 1896 for persons living in Spokane County who lived in the state of Washington, Oregon, Idaho or Montana prior to November 11, 1889. A second organization, Sons and Daughters of Washington Pioneers, was formed in 1933. The two groups merged in 1969 and disbanded in 1975. The Society placed a number of historical monuments around Spokane County to recognize significant locations and/or events during the pioneer days. The name of the Society varies over the years: Spokane Pioneer Society, Spokane County Pioneer Society, Spokane County Pioneer's Society, Spokane County Pioneers' Society, Spokane Pioneer Association, and Spokane County Pioneer Association.
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2587.1 (Banner, Spokane Pioneer Society Banner, 1896)