ASOTIN TELEPHONE COMPANY
Asotin, Washington
In 1983 Vern was working here to create Continuing Property Records
The THREE Exchanges served is shown below.
This site is made possible
by persons who play

These Colored Hills is just like the
PALOUSE COUNTRY
I and my family traveled through!
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No Telephone Service here. :(
The name Asotin is derived from a Nez Perce language term meaning "eel creek".
It was founded in 1878 by ALEXANDER SUMPSTER. A river ferry stop at Asotin was set up by 1881

The Asotin Telephone Company EXCHANGE BOUNDERIES!
These photos were taken along Snake River at location shown on map above.
Telephone Carrier Equipment is shown attached to pole.

On my trips to Asotin I stayed at the Fair Bridge Inn
in Lewsiton, Idaho. When I brought my family,
we stayed here also.

I worked at Two other companies in this area at the same time.
"I
worked
for"

On May 18, 1982; I was driving home on Highway 26 and saw
the 2nd
Eruption of Mount St. Helens loom over the mountains from about Royal City.
The Company Manager "COULDN'T HEAR"
the buzzies,
He was
HARD OF HEARING
 :(


TELEPHONE OFFICE
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No Telephone Service here. :(
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Vern with daughter Kelly
Son - Bryan