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
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. It is on Lakeridge Drive, on the right when traveling north. At pedestrian entrance to Thurston County Government Complex. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:
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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 Inside Passage, on the Ring of Fire, on 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: Lord Mansion State Capital Museum (approx. half a mile away); The Lone Tree (approx. half a mile away); Marathon Park (approx. half a mile away); First Capitol Building (approx. 0.6 miles away); Senator Cal Anderson (approx. 0.6 miles away); To the memories of the citizens of the State of Washington (approx. 0.6 miles away); POW AND MIA Monument (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Medal of Honor Monument (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Olympia.
Photographed by Roger Dean Meyer, September 27, 2007
2. Long View of Thurston County Marker
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 329 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 29, 2020, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota.
