Mukilteo in Snohomish County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

Landing Site of Capt. George Vancouver

Photographed By Pat Filippone, May 29, 2015

1. Landing Site of Capt. George Vancouver Marker

Inscription. On May 30, 1792 Captain Vancouver and his party anchored off this point and came ashore the following morning. Commissioned by the British to survey the N.W. Coast of America, they named this area Rose Point for the many wild roses that grew here.

Erected 1999 by Washington State Society, Daughters of the American Colonists.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Colonists series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 30, 1792.

Location. 47° 56.923′ N, 122° 18.374′ W. Marker is in Mukilteo, Washington, in Snohomish County. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mukilteo WA 98275, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mukilteo Light Station (a few steps from this marker); Assistant Keeper's House (a few steps from this marker); The Keeper's House (a few steps from this marker); Early Explorers (within shouting distance of this marker); Geology of Mukilteo (within shouting distance of this marker); Tradition of Carving (within shouting distance of this marker); Commemorating Signing Point Elliott Treaty

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Native Americans (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mukilteo.

Photographed By Pat Filippone, May 29, 2015

2. Landing Site of Capt. George Vancouver Marker

Photographed By Pat Filippone, May 29, 2015

3. Landing Site of Capt. George Vancouver Marker

Photographed By Pat Filippone, May 29, 2015

4. Landing Site of Capt. George Vancouver Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2015, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. This page has been viewed 522 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 30, 2015, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.