Everett in Snohomish County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Legion Park
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 24, 2016
1. Legion Park Marker
The Legion Park overlook allows a glimpse into the distant past. Here the panoramic view of Port Gardner Bay extends all the way to Mukilteo, and includes views of Smith Island, Priest Point, Camano, Jetty and Gedney (Hat) Islands. On a clear day one can see both the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges. To the north, the Snohomish River spills into the bay, which was a creation of melting glacial ice ten thousand years ago. The Snohomish Tribe once spent winters in a village on the northern peninsula just below Alverson Bridge. A major development of Legion Park occurred during the 1930s, beginning with donation of the land by the American Legion in 1932. During the Great Depression the city supplemented a dwindling budget with federal funds to employ WPA workers who cleared the acreage and constructed a park. The 129 acre Legion Memorial Golf Course was added in 1935. A small arboretum of native plants was developed in 1961.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.
Location. 48° 1.026′ N, 122°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Jackknife Bridge at Ebey Slough (approx. 2˝ miles away); Fire Station No.2 (approx. 2˝ miles away); Ken Griffey Jr. (approx. 3.4 miles away); Sirita's Playground (approx. 5.1 miles away); The Orca People (approx. 6.3 miles away); The Salmon People (approx. 6.3 miles away); Permission to come ashore (approx. 6.3 miles away); Historic Mukilteo (approx. 6.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Everett.
More about this marker. The marker is in the HiBulb Lookout area of Legion Park.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 24, 2016
2. Legion Park Marker - wide view
3. Marker Inset: Hahts-Ko-Litsa, mother of Chief William Shelton
"What we know about the natives who lived here has come to us mainly through stories told by the people themselves. Hahts-Ko-Litsa, mother of Chief William Shelton, recalled her birth at the village of Hebolb. She described the village's location as being on the northern tip of the present City of Everett."
4. Marker inset: William Shelton, Chief of the Tulalip
"William Shelton, chief of the Tulalip tribes, spoke at the dedication of Legion Park in 1937 shortly before his death."
Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 254 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 23, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
