Big red barn in Whipple Creek: a reminder of Clark County’s agricultural roots

A historic red barn sits well preserved in the heavy agricultural area of Whipple Creek, south of Ridgefield, on a sunny afternoon on Tuesday, Sept. 16.

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Posted Monday, September 22, 2025 12:14 pm

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The Reflector September 30 2026

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