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

Clara J. Stanwood Pearson

(Born circa 1849 - Died July 3, 1910)

Pearson Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 8, 2019

1. Pearson Marker

Inscription. The town of Stanwood, Washington was named for her. Fifteen days after her death the Stanwood town council honored Mrs. Pearson that referred to her as a "...pioneer and benefactress of our town...(whose) life work and best efforts have been dedicated to the upbringing of our social conditions and municipal progress."

Erected 2002 by Daughters of the American Revolution Ann Washington Chapter.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Women. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 3, 1910.

Location. 48° 14.56′ N, 122° 22.261′ W. Marker is in Stanwood, Washington, in Snohomish County. It is at the intersection of 271st Street Northwest and 102nd Avenue Northwest on 271st Street Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 27108 102nd Avenue Northwest, Stanwood WA 98292, 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,

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 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Stanwood Area Historical Society Veterans' Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Utsalady Historic Site (approx. 6.2 miles away); Camano City Schoolhouse and Community Hall History

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(approx. 8.6 miles away); History of Camano/Camano City (approx. 8.6 miles away); Big Cedar Stump (approx. 9.8 miles away); Old Time Skagit River Indian Canoes (approx. 11.6 miles away); Magnus Anderson Log Cabin (approx. 11.7 miles away); Town of La Conner 1873-1914 (approx. 11.7 miles away).

Also see . . . Stanwood Are Historical Society. The Stanwood Area Historical Society seeks to discover, preserve, and display any materials which help to establish, illustrate, and interpret the economic, social, and cultural heritage of the greater Stanwood area, including if financially possible and appropriate, historic sites and properties. (Submitted on January 10, 2026, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington.)

Clara J. Stanwood Pearson Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 8, 2019

2. Clara J. Stanwood Pearson Marker - wide view

The marker is on the side of the Pearson House, just outside the museum entrance (picture left).

Della Ashley of the DAR at the Clara J. Stanwood Pearson marker image. Click for full size.

Courtesy of the Ann Washington Chapter NSDAR.

3. Della Ashley of the DAR at the Clara J. Stanwood Pearson marker

D.O. Pearson House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joe Mabel - Wikimedia Commons, circa 2009

4. D.O. Pearson House

The D. O. Pearson House, named for David Oliver Pearson, was built in 1890, and is now part of the Stanwood Area History Museum. The house is on the National Register of Historic Places, ID #73001890 and located in in Stanwood, Washington.

Clara J. Stanwood Pearson Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joe Mabel - Wikimedia Commons, May 4, 2016

5. Clara J. Stanwood Pearson Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 381 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 8, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2. submitted on October 11, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 10, 2026, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington.