Downtown Seattle in King County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Site of University of Washington
Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 8, 2023
1. Site of University of Washington Marker
the University of Washington
was established in 1861
through the leadership of
Daniel Bagley and Arthur Denny
and the generosity of
Charles and Mary Terry and Edward Lander
who joined Arthur and Mary Denny
in donating the land for
the original ten acre campus.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 47° 36.5′ N, 122° 20.054′ W. Marker is in Seattle, Washington, in King County. It is in Downtown Seattle. It is on University Street west of 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Marker is at the front of the property of the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 417 University Street, Seattle WA 98101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Washington’s Puget Sound Region. It is also on the American Pacific Coast, in the Pacific Northwest, and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, in the Cascade Range, in the Inside Passage, 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: Victory Square (a few steps from this marker); Original Site of the University of Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Seattle Ice Arena (within shouting distance of this marker); Mrs. Hannah Newman (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Women's University Club of Seattle (about 700 feet away); The Brooklyn Building
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Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 8, 2023
2. Site of University of Washington Marker
Marker is out of view, but at the base of the middle flagpole near the center of image.
Photographed by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret)
3. Site of University of Washington Marker
The University of Washington
was established in 1861
through the leadership of
Daniel Bagley and Arthur Denny
and the generosity of
Charles and Mary Terry and Edward Lander
in donating the land for
the original ten acre campus
Photographed by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret)
4. Site of University of Washington Marker
Marker is visible at the base of the pole on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2018, by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret) of Coronado, California. This page has been viewed 366 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3, 4. submitted on June 1, 2018, by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret) of Coronado, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
