La Center is a city in Clark County, Washington, United States.

In late summer, the regular schedules of the steamers Mascot and Walker, paddle-wheeling to Portland, were often interrupted by low water.

Passengers and freight were transferred to scows, which were poled up the river or towed by horses along the bank.

With the arrival of railroads and highways, La Center lost importance and lapsed into a small village serving the surrounding farming district.

La Center is home to the Highland Lutheran Church, built in 1887.

Known as the Centennial Church, the building remains in its initial appearance, including an original mural.