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Facts about the city

Winthrop is a town in Okanogan County, Washington, United States. It is east of Mazama and north of Twisp. The population of the Winthrop area was 1,916 at the 2000 census; however, the incorporated town had a population of 349. The 2010 census showed an increase to 394 within the town limits.

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Winthrop Obituaries

It was noted by South West Times Record on June 16th, 2019 that Marie Hampton (Hampton) died in Winthrop, Washington.  Ms. Hampton was 90 years old and was born in Alma, AR.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Marie's life.

It was noted on October 25th, 2017 that Fred Miller died in Winthrop, Washington.  Miller was 73 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Fred's life.

It was revealed on September 20th, 2017 that Ruth Irene Wilson (Abel) died in Winthrop, Washington.  Ms. Wilson was 89 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Ruth Irene's life.

It was disclosed by Tri-City Herald on December 7th, 2016 that James A "Opa" Harbour passed on in Winthrop, Washington.  Harbour was 79 years old and was born in Denver, CO.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor James A "Opa"'s life.

It was disclosed on June 8th, 2016 that Kjell Ray Lester perished in Winthrop, Washington.  Lester was 50 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Kjell Ray's life.

It was written by Bellingham Herald on September 19th, 2015 that Dennis R Elwell passed away in Winthrop, Washington.  Elwell was 67 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Dennis R's life.

It was disclosed by The Herald on December 6th, 2014 that Patricia Pettelle perished in Winthrop, Washington.  Pettelle was 89 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Patricia's life.

It was reported on February 26th, 2014 that Ann Buel (Cadwell) perished in Winthrop, Washington.  Ms. Buel was 95 years old and was born in Chicago, IL.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Ann's life.

It was noted by The News Tribune on February 23rd, 2014 that Ann Buell (Caldwell) perished in Winthrop, Washington.  Ms. Buell was 95 years old and was born in Chicago, IL.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Ann's life.

It was disclosed by Corvallis Gazette Times on December 20th, 2012 that Leland Ross Dr Miller died in Corvallis, Oregon.  Miller was 82 years old and was born in Winthrop, WA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Leland Ross Dr's life.

History

In the spring of 1868, placer gold had been discovered in the Slate Creek District. Although Waring is the acclaimed founding father, the town is named after Theodore_Winthrop Winthrop, a Yale graduate, adventurer/traveler and gifted 19th century author. It is east of Mazama, Washington and north of Twisp, Washington The population was 349 at the 2000 United States Census census. Winthrop and Mazama recorded the coldest temperature ever measured in Washington state at on December 30, 1968.

image:WinthropWA.jpg town of Winthrop on a snowy day. In 1972, when North_Cascades_Highway Highway 20 was nearing completion over the North Cascades, several business people began planning for travelers passing through the town.

The official website for the city of Winthrop is http://townofwinthrop.com/.