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History at a Glance

Early Matlock was a bustling community

James Hodkinson was born in Matlock, Derbyshire, England, in 1833. He emigrated to America in 1882 and was one of the earliest settlers in the Satsop Valley. When he became the area's first postmaster, he gave it the name of Matlock, after his hometown.

A 1901 supplement to the Mason County Journal included two pages about "the thriving and prosperous town of Matlock, situated about 17 miles from Shelton in the midst of the great timber district." Matlock was 3 miles from the railroad line that led directly to Shelton, and boasted a large general store, a hotel, a boot and shoe shop, "and seve...

 

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