Indians Attack Seattle! Jan. 26, 1856 Marker

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Seattle in King County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

Indians Attack Seattle! Jan. 26, 1856
Historical Point of Interest

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By Barry Swackhamer, September 17, 2011

1. Indians Attack Seattle! Marker

Inscription. The settlement would have been destroyed but for the presence of the U.S. Sloop of War “Decatur”. Anchored off this point, she fired a volley at the attackers, frightening them into hasty retreat.

Erected National Maritime Day 1959

Erected 1959.

Location. 47° 36.082′ N, 122° 20.193′ W. Marker is in Seattle, Washington, in King County. Marker is on Alaskan Way South near Yesler Way, on the right when traveling south. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Alaskan Way South, Carnation WA 98014, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Seattle’s First Pier (a few steps from this marker); Ballast Island (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Schwabacher’s Store (about 500 feet away); Maynard Building (about 500 feet away); Mutual Life Building (about 600 feet away); The Pioneer Square Pergola (about 700 feet away); Merchant’s Cafe (about 700 feet away); Grand Central Hotel (about 700 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Seattle.

Also see . . . The Navy Department Library - Reminiscences ..... Reminiscences of Seattle Washington Territory and the U.S. Sloop-of-War "Decatur" During the Indian War 0f 1855-56. (Submitted on October 10, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California.)

By Barry Swackhamer, September 17, 2011

2. Indians Attack Seattle! Marker

Credits. This page originally submitted on October 10, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 137 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 10, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.