Downtown Seattle in King County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
"Ton of Gold"
Historical Point of Interest
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 13, 2011
1. "Ton of Gold" Marker
Ereceted National Maritime Day 1957
Erected 1957.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.
Location. 47° 36.415′ N, 122° 20.499′ W. Marker is in Seattle, Washington, in King County. It is in Downtown Seattle. Marker can be reached from Akaskan Way, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1300 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA 98101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Visit of President Theodore Roosevelt’s “Great White Fleet” (a few steps from this marker); ‘Miike Maru’ (within shouting distance of this marker); Joshua Greene (within shouting distance of this marker); Waterfront History (within shouting distance of this marker); "This Market Is Yours" (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Avenue (about 700 feet away); Welcome to The Public Market (approx. 0.2 miles away); Colonial Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seattle.
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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 13, 2011
2. "Ton of Gold" Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 741 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 9, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
