Kelso, County seat in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States
The city of Kelso extends across 7 square miles at the meeting point of three rivers: the Cowlitz, Coweeman, and Columbia Rivers.
Peter W. Crawford, a Scottish surveyor, established the first land claim on the Lower Cowlitz River in 1847 and named the settlement after his hometown.
The city developed around logging operations, with the Cowlitz River supporting commercial fishing activities and wood product industries throughout its development.
Kelso connects to major transportation networks through Interstate 5, an Amtrak station, Burlington Northern freight service, and the municipal airport.
The 1998 Aldercrest-Banyon landslide transformed east Kelso, requiring substantial infrastructure changes and federal disaster response measures.
Location: Cowlitz County
Inception: 1884
Elevation above the sea: 23 m
Website: http://kelso.gov
GPS coordinates: 46.14190,-122.90600
Latest update: June 10, 2025 18:25
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