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Becket Families Go West: Part 2
845 acres in Ohio, specifically Town 4, Range 6 (later known as Windham) in November 1810, with the intention of starting new lives on the frontier. The acreage was divided into 100 lots and distributed according to each family’s investment. Dillingham Clark,
Becket Washington Community Partnership (BWCP) News—February 2026
The Yoked Parish of Becket is hosting a Valentine’s Day Cookie Fundraiser on February 14 to support the Community Emergency Outreach Program. In February the Becket Arts Center offers various creative workshops, yoga, and community events. The Athenaeum honors Black History Month and announces its new strategic plan while providing tech support sessions.