Place:Conconully, Okanogan, Washington, United States

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NameConconully
TypeTown
Coordinates48.559°N 119.751°W
Located inOkanogan, Washington, United States
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Conconully is a town in Okanogan County, Washington, United States. The population was 210 at the 2010 census.

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Conconully is an Indian term meaning "cloudy". Originally named Salmon City after the nearby Salmon Creek, Conconully began as a gold miners camp, and served as the county seat from 1888 to 1914. It was officially incorporated on November 11, 1908.

On May 27, 1894, the town was devastated when an unusually heavy storm caused Salmon Creek to overflow. Debris-filled water more than 30 feet high rushed through canyons toward the town. One resident witnessed the oncoming flood and rode his horse through town warning the residents. More than 42 buildings were destroyed and one person was killed.

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