North End in Tacoma in Pierce County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

The Job Carr Family

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 25, 2016

1. The Job Carr Family Marker

Inscription. Job Carr and Rebecca Pittman were married in 1840 in Richmond, Indiana where they raised four children; Anthony, Howard, Marietta, and Margaret. Job, a Quaker, enlisted in the Civil War at the age of 48 and after three years he was discharged. In 1864 Job left by ox-team to lay claim to 168 acres in Old Tacoma where he thought the terminus of the Northern Pacific Railroad was destined. His sons joined him shortly after their Civil War enlistment and the daughters and wife came later.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is December 25, 1864.

Location. 47° 16.472′ N, 122° 28.117′ W. Marker is in Tacoma, Washington, in Pierce County. It is in North End. Marker is on North 30th Street west of North Carr Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2350 North 30th Street, Tacoma WA 98403, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Coming of the Railroad to Tacoma (here, next to this marker); Building the Cabin (here, next to this marker); Tacoma City (a few steps from this marker); Our First Settlers (a few steps from this marker); Community Life in Old Tacoma (a few steps from this marker); Job Carr's Cabin

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Ester Allstrum (within shouting distance of this marker); Emma Smith Devoe (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tacoma.

Also see . . . Job Carr arrives at future site of Tacoma... (HistoryLink.org, Davis Wilma). Full title: Job Carr arrives at future site of Tacoma on Commencement Bay on December 25, 1864.

"On December 25, 1864, Job Carr arrives at the future site of Tacoma on Commencement Bay. He will file a 168-acre claim to land at a site the Nisqually and Puyallup Peoples call Shubahlup or sheltered place. The confluence of two creeks produced a small lagoon protected by a sand bar where the natives beach canoes. Carr is the first permanent Euro-American settler in Tacoma, after the abandonment of earlier claims in 1855." (Submitted on October 12, 2020.)

The Job Carr Family Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 25, 2016

2. The Job Carr Family Marker - wide view

The subject marker is the one in the center, closest to the viewer.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 221 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.