Special Interest - The community of Manson, Washington was named after Manson F. Backus, president of the Lake Chelan Land Company.  The name was a good one and did not really stand out more than any other small town name should.  That changed when the truth about 11 brutal murders planned by Charles Manson began to surface in late 1969.  The stigma of Manson carries on to this day, kept alive by singer/performer Marilyn Manson.  This has brought about the question. "Should Manson change it's name?"

An MVT poll shows an overwhelming majority does not want to change the name.  Many names have been suggested, such as C-Bay and Chelan Village, but most feel that the stigma attached to Manson is not enough to warrant the change.  Mansonites love their town and it's rich history.  The people have decided, let Manson Washington live on!