A look at history

POMEROY–The Garfield County Museum has returned to its summer hours and is open Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m., and other times by request.

A recent acquisition of a beautiful side saddle in excellent condition made in Baker City, Ore., is now on display. Allan Cannon, a collector of tokens, has helped with the collection of tokens. The museum now possesses pictures of all of the tokens–a special token is one of Pataha City.

Another interesting find is from Rice’s Saloon. This is where the disastrous 1900 fire started that destroyed most of Pomeroy’s Main Street.

A 1933 Metsker’s Atlas of Garfield County, that shows the farms and residences of the county, is now available for public view. This is a good upgrade from the 1913 Atlas that so many use in tracking their family farms and history.

The museum enjoyed showing Mrs. Maves’s fifth grade class all the historical treasures last year. It will be with great pleasure to again share all the days-gone-by delights with this year’s fifth graders. The museum is a great place for all ages and grades to learn of their heritage and encourage all to visit.

The Garfield County Museum have extensive history for researching Garfield County families and Garfield County history in general.

The hours may not fit every schedule and to help find the perfect time for you or your group, the museum is open for tours upon request. To help with your next visit, you may contact Muriel Bott–509-843-3766; Marilyn Myers–509-843-5192; Bonnie Landlammer-509-843-1863; and Leta Travis-509-843-3521.

All are welcome at no charge.

-Charlotte Baker