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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S26_masonic-lodge-1854-1971_Olympia-WA.html
The Masonic Temple was built in 1854 by the first Masonic Lodge in Washington, Olympia Lodge No 1 F. and A. M. It was built on land donated by Edmund Sylvester who had platted the town of Olympia in 1850. Designed in a classical style, the impress…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QXG_ginkgo-petrified-forest-state-park_Quincy-WA.html
Directly across the Columbia River is Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park, covering 6,000 acres.
Although the presence of petrified wood had been reported as early as 1898, the first indication of its presence in quantity in this vicinity was real…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QXF_pow-and-mia-monument_Olympia-WA.html
In gratitude to those who sacrificed their freedom in the service of our country. We, the citizens of the State of Washington dedicated this monument to honor all former American Prisoners of War, those still missing, and those Americans who may s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QXE_the-medal-of-honor-monument_Olympia-WA.html
The Medal of Honor is the highest distinction which can be awarded to a member of the Armed Forces of the United States. It is presented by the President in the name of Congress to an individual who while serving in the Armed Forces distinguished …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QSK_the-vancouver-farm_Vancouver-WA.html
Fort Vancouver was the first large scale farming operation n the Pacific Northwest. Beginning in 1825, the Hudson's Bay Company established a number of farms and dairies in the area to reduce the high cost of importing food from England.
Agricu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QSI_the-wanapums_Quincy-WA.html
Until recent times the Wanapum Indians inhabited the banks of the Columbia River from Beverly Gap to where it is joined by the Snake River near Pasco about 75 miles south.
The Wanapums were a very religious and peaceful people living on fish, ven…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PYO_lewis-and-clark-trail_Stevenson-WA.html
October 30, 1805
William Clark recorded in his journal that on this date, "A wet disagreeable evening, the only wood we could get to burn on this "little island" on which we have encamped is the newly discovered ash which makes a t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PUU_the-haller-fountain_Port-Townsend-WA.html
The Haller Fountain was brought to Port Townsend by resident Theodore N. Haller to honor his deceased father and brother. After the dedication speech, Mr. Haller read a poem about the Greek sea nymph, Galatea, and the statue has been known by that…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PUT_kuhn-building_Port-Townsend-WA.html
Begun in 1892 by Port Townsend pioneer Joseph A. Kuhn, this building represented the latest ideas of the time in architecture. Construction was directed by Jonas Guise, then the best known contractor in the area. Bricks came from the yards of Eise…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PUR_historical_Port-Townsend-WA.html
Commemorating Capt. George Vancouver's discovery, landing & naming of Port Townsend in honor of the Marquis of Townshend, May 7, 1792.
Donated Dec 1, 1986, by the DeLeo Family, residents of Port Townsend since 1883.