Northport, Washington, is a small Columbia River town 12 miles south of the Canadian border. Established in 1892 by railroad builder Daniel C. Corbin, Northport quickly became a vital hub for transporting ore. Before settlers arrived, it was home to the Sohweihlp (also known as the Kettle or Colville), the Lake people, and the Spokan (Spokane) tribe as far back as 13,000 B.C.E. Today, the Columbia River Bridge, completed in 1951, connects the town to the west side of the river.