Battle Ground, Washington
Battle Ground Washington is located in Clark County. It has 17,571 inhabits according to the U.S. national census for 2010. From 2000 to 2005, Battle Ground got 4th place when it came to the rate of suburban growth for the population at large. This is 4th place out of 279 incorporated towns and cities. Since 2019, the number of inhabitants of Battle Ground is estimated at beyond 21,500.
The story behind Battle Ground’s unusual moniker is that it was a literal battleground and sometimes straightforward naming conventions make the most sense.
It became a battleground in 1855 due to the Vancouver Barracks army, which made the transition to a United States Army post, ending up in a standoff versus the Klickitat Tribe. Headed by Chief Umtuch or Umtux, the Klickitat Tribe went northward. Meanwhile, when the Fort Vancouver Community discovered that the “Indians” were out of their reservations, they formed an army headed by Captain William Strong to pursue the escaped natives.
After much hardship, the Vancouver military force and the Klickitat Tribe met head-to-head at what would eventually be known as the City of Battle Ground. Negotiations happened afterward that led to the Klickitat Tribe turning to their barracks, but one of the men of Captain Strong had a shot fired that killed Chief Umtuch.
There are also a lot of things to do in Battle Ground when vacationing or visiting there. For example, the Battle Ground Lake State Park is full of campsites and trails on a volcanic lake. Meanwhile, you’ll be welcomed by a sizeable green space and river when traversing the Lewisville Regional Park.
Kiwanis Park has a beautiful garden and park for you to relax in. Daybreak Regional Park and Boat Launch include water sports and boating activities.
