Coupeville in Island County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Col. Isaac Neff Ebey – Rebecca Whitey Ebey
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 31, 2012
1. Col. Isaac Neff Ebey – Rebecca Whitey Ebey Marker
of Island County and his wife
Col. Isaac Neff Ebey – Rebecca Whitey Ebey
1818 – 1857 1822-1858
Proposed the separation of Island County from Thurston County which was adopted on January 5, 1853.
Killed by the Haidah Indians Aug. 10, 1857
Erected by Citizens of Island County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1998.
Location. 48° 13.1′ N, 122° 41.137′ W. Marker is in Coupeville, Washington, in Island County. Marker is on 7th Street NE. The Island County Courthouse is located on 7th Street NE between Main and Center Streets. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 7th Street NE, Coupeville WA 98239, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Methodist Episcopal Church Foundation Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Central Whidbey Historic District (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Zylstra Law Office (approx. 0.2 miles away); Judge Lester Still (approx. 0.2 miles away); Original Home of Seattle’s Best Coffee
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Also see . . .
1. Isaac N. Ebey. Wikipedia entry:
In October 1850, Ebey moved from Olympia to Whidbey Island. When Congress passed the Donation Land Claim Act in 1850, Ebey claimed 640 acres (1.00 sq mi; 2.6 km2) for himself and his family overlooking Admiralty Inlet then wrote his wife to prepare for a move west with their sons. While awaiting their arrival, Ebey sent numerous letters to his relatives begging their relocation to Whidbey Island in order to snap up the best remaining land for homesteading and farming. (Submitted on November 12, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
2. Historian Fails in Scalp Hunt - Isaac Ebey mystery unsolved. Whitby News times website entry, May 24, 2993:
A recurring theme in the historical lore of Whidbey Island is the fate of Isaac Ebey's head following his murder. Numerous histories state that it was buried in Ebey's grave following its return to the family in 1860, but that is contrary to the evidence in Ebey family documents. All that is certain is that Ebey's scalp was returned to
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2. Isaac Neff Ebey
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 31, 2012
3. Col. Isaac Neff Ebey – Rebecca Whitey Ebey Marker
The marker is to the left of the entrance to the Island County Courthouse.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 740 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 12, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 2. submitted on April 3, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on November 12, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
