Jackson House

The Jackson House sits on a 1.4 acre site and is a day use State Park.

John R Jackson was part of the wave of the migration that brought Euro-Americans West along the Oregon Trail to the Pacific Northwest. He and his wife Matilda along with their 4 sons were one of the first to settle North of the Columbia River and establish their homestead in 1845 and building their cabin in 1850.

The Jackson family home became the a civil and social hub of the area.

As the family grew so did their homestead. There were additions and outbuildings added their home and property. The house was used as a Post Office, grocery store, tavern, and a U.S. District Court. Ulysses S. Grant even visited the their home.

In 1873 John Jackson died and in 1882 Matilda move into a new home on the property. The original Jackson House was abandon and fell into disrepair.

In 1915 the restoration of the original Jackson House was completed by efforts of Jackson’s granddaughter and the St. Helens Club of Chehalis WA, a women’s literary and civic group. The homestead with 1.4 acres of ground was donated to the State of Washington and became the second Washington State Park.

Additional restorations of the original cabin were done in 1934 and 2015.

The Jackosn House was listed on the National Register of Historical Places in 1974.

If you’r area the Jackson House is a wonderful place to visit. Very easy access and there are pick nick tables on site to enjoy a bite to eat while you take in the history of the area.

Enjoy The Journey.