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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25T9_interrorem-interim-or-enduring_Belfair-WA.html
The name Interrorem, according to the most popular theory, was derived from Latin meaning "between the gold". Others believe it was slang for "Interim," used by those who thought the cabin would be a temporary site for managing the forest. Instead…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25F0_welcome-to-fort-vancouver_Vancouver-WA.html
The London-based Hudson's Bay Company established and extensive fur trading network throughout the Pacific Northwest, utilizing two dozen posts, six ships, and about 600 employees during peak seasons. Fort Vancouver was the administrative center a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25EZ_an-english-garden-in-the-wilderness_Vancouver-WA.html
Planting a garden was one of the first things the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) did when they established Fort Vancouver. At its height, in the mid-1840s, the garden had expanded to eight acres and provided not only produce but also large numbers of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM256Y_mary-queen-of-heaven-parish_Sprague-WA.html
Mary Queen of Heaven Parish
1882
The holy sacrifice of the mass was first celebrated in a mission chapel just east of this site.
1883
Mary Queen of Heaven Parish was established and a church was erected on this site.
1902
This pr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2532_m-r-military-road_LaCrosse-WA.html
M - R
Military
Wagon Road
Located by
Capt. John Mullan
1858-1862
Pyramid erected by
Mullan Road Ass'n
Tablet Furnished by
Washington State
Historical Society
1926
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2531_kendall-skyline-road_Dayton-WA.html
This scenic mile-high road completed in 1928 was conceived, promoted, surveyed and built under the direction of William H. Kendall who was employed by the U. S. Forest Service from 1907 to 1931.
Before the road was built Kendall was hunting in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24UV_medal-of-honor-memorial-a-war-memorial_Seattle-WA.html
Ordinary Individuals
Facing Extraordinary Circumstances
With Courage and Selflessness
Answer the Calland Change the Course of Destiny
Medal of Honor
Deming Bronson, 1LT, USA (1915)
Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, COL., USMC (1934)
Ro…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24U3_port-gamble-market_Port-Gamble-WA.html
Here the company sold meat and vegetables raised by local farmers. The building was remodeled into a garage after the market moved into the store building in 1916
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24U2_james-sarah-thompson-house_Kingston-WA.html
This is the oldest continuously occupied house in the state of Washington. James Thompson came to Port Gamble on the schooner Towana and his descendants lived in the home for more than 99 years. The Thompsons owned the house as private property an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24U1_wm-walker-e-g-ames-house_Poulsbo-WA.html
William Walker, master mechanic, lived here with his wife Emma, daughter Maude, and son-in-law Edwin Ames. The house was close to the mill so Walker was nearby in case of emergencies. Ames was the resident manager from 1883-194 and then general ma…