Your Home, Your Histsory
Welcome! The Southwest Spokane County Historical Society shares the history of the Four Lakes, Marshall, Cheney, Tyler, and Amber districts of eastern Washington. You will find history stories, research resources, and information about visiting us at the Cheney Historical Museum.
POI
Find histories of Four Lakes, Marshall, Cheney, Tyler, and Amber communities, as well as other points of interest in our district. Also, Read stories from our small communities.
Downtown
Tour Cheney’s historic buildings and find stories of businesses and industry. Cheney’s Central Historic District includes an eclectic mix of homes, businesses, and churches.
Schools
From Cheney Academy, to Normal School, and Eastern Washington University; educational institutions have played a major role in our area’s history.
History
Meet some of the pioneers, farmers, educators, business folk, activists, and politicians who shaped our districts. View the Unknown Faces exhibit and perhaps find one of your ancestors.
People
Meet the pioneers, farmers, educators, business folk, activists, and politicians who shaped our districts. View the Unknown Faces exhibit and perhaps find one of your ancestors.
Resources
Learn more about our research tools, other resources, museum tours, outreach programs, donation opportunities and contact information.
