Olympia in Thurston County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Thurston County
County Seat: Olympia
— 1852 —
Photographed By Roger Dean Meyer, September 27, 2007
1. Thurston County Marker
Named for Samuel E. Thurston, first Delegate to Congress from Oregon Territory, one year before Washington Territory was carved out of “North Oregon” Traditional home of Nisqually, Squaxin Island and Upper Chehalis American Indian people
Thurston County stands at the southern tip of Puget Sound, between the timbered Black Hills and the wild Nisqually River. At its heart lies one of Washington’s most intriguing geological riddles: the mysterious hillocks of Mima Prairie known as the Mima Mounds. In pioneer days Thurston County marked the northernmost end of the Oregon Trail. Today it is known as the home of Washington’s stately capitol, St. Martin’s College (1895) and the Evergreen State College (1967).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 47° 1.787′ N, 122° 54.735′ W. Marker is in Olympia, Washington, in Thurston County. Marker is on Lakeridge Drive, on the right when traveling north. At pedestrian entrance to Thurston County Government Complex. Touch for map.
Photographed By Roger Dean Meyer, September 27, 2007
2. Long View of Thurston County Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Lone Tree (approx. half a mile away); Marathon Park (approx. half a mile away); POW AND MIA Monument (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Medal of Honor Monument (approx. 0.6 miles away); Washington's State Capitol Design (approx. 0.7 miles away); The First William Winlock Miller High School (approx. 0.7 miles away); Crosby House (approx. 0.7 miles away); John Rankin Rogers (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Olympia.
Photographed By Roger Dean Meyer, September 27, 2007
3. Larger View of Thurston County Marker
Photographed By Roger Dean Meyer, September 27, 2007
4. Thurston County Court House
Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2020, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 29, 2020, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota.
