While in the House he worked to pass the bill incorporating the city of Spokane Falls (now Spokane) in 1881.

The creek's mouth is on the left bank of the Spokane, not too far downstream from Spokane Falls.

One week after completing his degree at Williams College, Goodyear moved west and settled in Spokane, Washington (then known as "Spokane Falls") in 1887.

Davenport spent his early years in San Francisco before moving to Spokane Falls.

Lewellyn "Louis" Davenport came to Spokane Falls, Washington Territory, in the spring of 1889 at the age of 20.

He preached the first sermon to the white people at Spokane Falls in Washington Territory, and shortly afterward moved there with his family, where he preached until 1879.

As with most river cities, Spokane's history revolves around its river, which tumbles through downtown in a series of rapids and falls known as Spokane Falls.

The recently rebuilt Monroe Street Bridge over Spokane Falls is a notable symbol of the city, long featured in postcards and in the city logo.

The city of Spokane was also initially named "Spokane Falls".

The bridge was reopened in 2005 and continues to provide excellent views of Spokane Falls.