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Maryhill, Washington, is named for Mary Hill, the name of Samuel Hill's wife and daughter. Unfortunately, wife Mary refused to leave the comfort of her Midwest home and never came out west. Meanwhile, Sam busied himself with building monumental structures, cultivating ranchlands, and inspiring the Good Roads of the Northwest.
What the heck . . . ?
It's Stonehenge . . . in Maryhill! Sam Hill built this replica to memorialize local World War I soldiers.
Of course, there's a gift shop on the premises	View of Maryhill, the town, from Stonehenge
Maryhill is home to many fruit orchards . . . and the occasional teardrop, this one a TravelBoat
Sam built this home for Mary; when she didn't even want to visit, he converted it into a museum
Maryhill Museum of Art has an impressive collection and is well worth a visit
Samuel Hill, 1857-1931 -- Builder, Innovator, Traveler and Dreamer
Mr. GoodRoads . . .	. . . and Mr. GoodRides
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