The stories of Ferry County, WA
8 narrated audio stories from across Ferry County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Ferry County
When a County Carried the Governor’s Name
Elisha P. Ferry and the politics of place-naming in Washington.
Ferry County Fairgrounds
When the Fair Becomes the County’s Stage
In Republic, the county fair gathers Ferry County around music, livestock, and shared ritual.
Stonerose Interpretive Center and Eocene Fossil Site
Reading a Warmer World in Stone
How a fossil lakebed in Republic reveals an unexpectedly lush ancient Ferry County.
Ferry County
How a Mining Boom Drew Ferry County Into Being
A county born from distance, gold fever, and a famous Washington name.
Ferry County
The Voice on the Republic Dial
How a local Republic station helped bind Ferry County together.
Stonerose Interpretive Center and Eocene Fossil Site
Where a Mining Town Learned to Read Stone
In Republic, old mining ground became a hands-on window into the Eocene.
Grand Coulee Dam
When Grand Coulee Became a Home Front Fortress
A New Deal dam took on the nervous posture of war.
Grand Coulee Dam
When Lake Roosevelt Joined the War
How dam power turned a quiet shoreline into a wartime asset.
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