Brinnon in Jefferson County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

At Home in the Outdoors

Photographed by Martin Schrattenholzer, March 3, 2018

1. At Home in the Outdoors Marker

Inscription. Emory Finch, the son of Hoodsport pioneers, moved into Interrorem with his new bride Maybelle Peterson on their wedding day, April 22. 1908. Like her husband, she saw at home in the outdoors. The couple met when she and two friends came over from Seattle to camp and were cautioned by "Ranger Finch" about their large campfire!

Although women were not among the field ranks of the early Forest Service, Rangers' wives often served as assistants, issuing permits and providing information when their husbands were away.

Maybelle's chores included washing clothes on a scrub board, baking bread on her wood stove, making her own soap and butter, ironing with flat irons heated on the wood stove, gardening, collecting berries, and canning salmon and fruit.

Occasionally, there was a welcome visit with friends and relatives.

Erected by Olympic National Forest.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is April 22, 1908.

Location. 47° 40.733′ N, 122° 59.64′ W. Marker is in Brinnon, Washington, in Jefferson County. It can be reached

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from Duckabrush Road. Marker found along a nature trail just south of the cabin. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brinnon WA 98320, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Washington’s Olympic Peninsula.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast,

in the Pacific Northwest,

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Interrorem: Interim or Enduring? (here, next to this marker); Home and Office (here, next to this marker); Loyalty, Courage & Common Sense (here, next to this marker); The Ranger Hole (here, next to this marker); An Abundant Backyard (approx. 2½ miles away).

Photographed by Martin Schrattenholzer, March 3, 2018

2. At Home in the Outdoors Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2018, by Martin Schrattenholzer of Renton, Washington. This page has been viewed 248 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on April 11, 2018, by Martin Schrattenholzer of Renton, Washington. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 4, 2018, by Martin Schrattenholzer of Renton, Washington. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.