Port Gamble in Kitsap County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

Leo & Goldie Hammersmith House

1918-1919

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, December 30, 2012

1. Leo & Goldie Hammersmith House Marker

Inscription. Leo came to Pope & Talbot from the Hammersmith Mill in Yelm, WA. Leo married Goldie on July 4th, 1915, which was also Goldie's 18th birthday. Leo and Goldie had no children. Leo retired as mill manager in 1958, moved to Portland and passed away in 1961.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1918.

Location. 47° 51.268′ N, 122° 35.048′ W. Marker is in Port Gamble, Washington, in Kitsap County. It is on North Rainier Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Gamble WA 98364, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Puget Sound Region

and in Greater Seattle.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast,

in the Pacific Northwest,

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Daniel B. Jackson House (a few steps from this marker); Water Towers (a few steps from this marker); Port Gamble Market (within shouting distance of this marker); M.S. Drew House (within shouting distance of this marker); Morrill S. Pope House (within shouting distance of this marker); Clarence R. & Lulu (Hovey) Cranmer House (within shouting distance of this marker); New York House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wm. Walker - E.G. Ames House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Gamble.

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Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, December 30, 2012

2. Leo & Goldie Hammersmith House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 471 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 18, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.