1849History
The first Euro-American settlers were led by Harry and Rebecca Jane Huntington, in 1849.
1850Economy
Long (1850–1934) decided to move his operation out to the west coast, owing to the Long-Bell Lumber Company's dwindling supplies in the south.
1852History
In 1852 a group assembled in what would be called the "Monticello Convention" to petition Congress for statehood to be called "Columbia".
1854Disaster
From 1854 to 1865 the town of Monticello was the seat of Cowlitz County, before being destroyed by the flooding of the Cowlitz River in December 1867.
1865Government
In 1865 Nathaniel Stone founded the town of Freeport (a mile upriver from Monticello) which became the seat of Cowlitz County until 1872.
1918History
Long, decided to buy a great expanse of timberland in Cowlitz County in 1918.
1921Architecture
Long planned and built a complete city in 1921 that could support a population of up to 50,000 and provide labor for the mills as well as attracting other industries.
1923History
The initial growth period, lasting from 1923 to 1934, was very rapid.
1924Government
Longview was officially incorporated on February 14, 1924.
1934Government
Lower Columbia College (LCC), based in Longview, was established in 1934.
1963Architecture
==== Nutty Narrows Bridge ====
Longview is home to the Nutty Narrows Bridge built in 1963 by Amos Peters.
1998History
Valley Bugler – A monthly "good news" and community events paper that grew out of the now defunct Castle Rock Advocate in 1998.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the 2000 census, there were 34,660 people, 14,066 households, and 8,931 families residing in the city.
2010History
=== 2010 census ===
As of the 2010 census, there were 36,648 people, 15,281 households, and 9,086 families residing in the city.
2011Culture
Longview began a new annual festival, known as Squirrel Fest, in 2011.
2020History
As of the 2020 census, 99.8% of residents lived in urban areas while 0.2% lived in rural areas.
2023Architecture
As part of the festival, a new squirrel bridge has been unveiled each year, and as of 2023, there are now seven squirrel bridges in the city.
2024Architecture
As of 2024, the event is recognized as the deadliest bridge disaster in the state.