March 1, 1910 in Wellington, Washington
Grandfather of the two Starrett children also killed in avalanche.
Victim of Wellington Avalanche 1910.
During the early morning hours of March 1, 1910, an avalanche roars down Windy Mountain near Stevens Pass in the Cascade Mountains, taking with it two Great Northern trains and 96 victims. This is one of the worst train disasters in U.S. history and the worst natural disaster (with the greatest number of fatalities) in Washington.
Contributor: Darla Mays (Rodeogirl73)
March 1, 1910 in Wellington, Washington
Grandfather of the two Starrett children also killed in avalanche.
Victim of Wellington Avalanche 1910.
During the early morning hours of March 1, 1910, an avalanche roars down Windy Mountain near Stevens Pass in the Cascade Mountains, taking with it two Great Northern trains and 96 victims. This is one of the worst train disasters in U.S. history and the worst natural disaster (with the greatest number of fatalities) in Washington.
Contributor: Darla Mays (Rodeogirl73)
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ERECTED BY THE
C O
WOODMEN OF THE WORLD (LOGO)
WILLIAM M
MAY
BORN
APRIL 20, 1856
DIED
MARCH 1, 1910
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