In 1811, David Thompson was the first European explorer in the Colville area. Throughout that year, almost 11,000 pounds of furs were sent from the Colville area, to London’s fur markets. Then in 1825, Fort Colville (named after Lord Andrew Colville, a London governor), was constructed slightly west of Colville. This fort served as a hub of trade in the Northwest region. By 1840, the Colville trading post was processing 18,000 furs annually. In 1846, the territory of Washington, which included Colville, was outlined. A second Fort Colville was constructed in 1859. Later, in 1882, Colville the town was established. Today, timber, mining, and agriculture are the most vital industries in the city

If you are planning to move to Aberdeen, here are some useful statistics:

• The median household income (2005) is $27,600.
• The estimated median house/concominium value (2005) is $113,100.
• The Consumer Price Index for the region is 213.917.

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Health News in Colville, WA

Residents in Colville and throughout Washington State must safeguard themselves from the frigid temperatures and heavy snowfall in the region. These extreme weather conditions can lead to a variety health ailments such as the common cold and hypothermia. Colville receives an average of 20 inches of rain annually, which is 17 inches shorter than the national average. However, the city receives an average of 54 inches of snowfall per year, which is more than twice the national average of 25 inches per city. Any type of measurable precipitation falls about 115 days annually in Colville.

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Medical Centers in Colville, WA:

• Mt. Carmel Hospital
  982 E. Columbia Ave., Colville, WA; 509-684-2561

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