C. X. Larrabee

Charles Xavier Larrabee (November 19, 1843 – September 16, 1914) was an American businessman and a co-founder of the town of Fairhaven, Washington.

Later in life, Larrabee and his wife Frances donated much land for civic purposes, including schools and parks, and were considered stewards of the city of Bellingham.

[5][6] In 1875, Larrabee went to Montana, and in 1887, his efforts as a prospector were rewarded by the discovery of the valuable Mountain View near Butte.

The Larrabees had four children: Charles Francis; Edward Payne, who served as a lieutenant in World War I;[14] Mary Adele; and Benjamin Howard.

[8] The house was finished under the supervision of his wife, Frances, and is now on the United States National Register of Historic Places and maintained by a non-profit trusteeship.