Washougal, Washington

== Etymology == The name Washougal originated from a Chinookan term of disputed meaning that was recorded by fur trader Alexander Ross in 1811 as "Wasough-ally"; other variants ...

Ough was followed in 1844 by a cohort led by David C.

Parker's Landing, later renamed Parkersville, unsuccessfully applied for incorporation in 1852 or 1854; by this time, it had a hotel, bar, and a store and was a trading post alo...

Durgin, who established a townsite in 1880 that was named Washougal; the new settlement overtook Parkersville and was platted on May 6, 1880.

Washougal was connected to the Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway in 1908 and was incorporated in November of that year.

In 1910, a textile mill opened in the town and grew to become a major part of the area's economy; it was acquired by Pendleton Woolen Mills two years later.

A new east–west highway along the Columbia River (now part of State Route 14) opened in 1927 and aided development of summer homes and recreation areas near Washougal.

=== 2000 census === As of the 2000 census, there were 8,595 people, 3,294 households, and 2,325 families residing in the city.

=== 2010 census === As of the 2010 census, there were 14,095 people, 5,256 households, and 3,824 families residing in the city.

== Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 census, there were 17,039 people, and 6,027 households in the city.