The Strongs were partners in a local bakery and later operated Strong’s Variety Store on Main Street for 43 years. In his younger days, Earl Strong worked for the post office. Bertha was the daughter of Sheriff Bill Graham, who was known for his integrity and strong local support.
Number 26 in the Colville Tour Booklet
Earl was the son of M.R. and Anna Strong, M.R, a pioneer blacksmith in Colville and Anna a consummate culinary artist and entertainer.
All Local Historic Plaque Recipients are entered in the Colville Heritage Register and receive one of these burnished copper plaques bearing the date of construction of the building. If you're wondering why the plaques are copper, and not the traditional bronze, it is because it was primarily copper, along with lesser amounts of associated metals, such as silver and gold, which created the impetus for settlement of this area.