Cathlamet

The Town of Cathlamet is located in Wahkiakum County bordering the Columbia River in southwest Washington State, twenty miles west of Longview. Established as a trading post by James Birnie in 1846, Cathlamet's docks once bustled with the sounds and smells of the commercial fishing, canneries and logging industry that were the backbone of the local economy. Today, the docks are still used by small fishing companies, tugboat operations and recreational boaters. Cathlamet retains its small town atmosphere and charm while becoming a destination for tourists who wish to step back into time as they peruse the antique shops for hidden treasures.