Lincoln County , Washington , was originally named for Sprague , until opposition from political enemy ( and former Union colonel ) Joseph H. Houghton , a Washington Territory legislator .
The town of Sprague , Washington , founded in 1880 , was named for General Sprague .
Lincoln County , Washington , was originally named for General Sprague , until opposition from political enemy ( and former Union colonel ) Joseph H. Houghton , a Washington Territory legislator .
The town of Sprague , Washington , founded in 1880 , was named for General Sprague .