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

Our First Settlers

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 25, 2016

1. Our First Settlers Marker

Inscription. For thousands of years, S'Puyalupubsh (Puyallup) Indian fisherman camped at this site to fish, dig clams, and preserve their catch. They also rested here to await the changing tide before traveling through the Tacoma Narrows. They called this sheltered place "Chebaulip."

The name "Tacoma” comes from the S'Puyalupubsh name for Mount Rainier - Tacopid - meaning "She who gives us the waters."

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 47° 16.477′ N, 122° 28.113′ 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. Tacoma City (here, next to this marker); Community Life in Old Tacoma (here, next to this marker); Building the Cabin (here, next to this marker); The Job Carr Family (a few steps from this marker); Coming of the Railroad to Tacoma (a few steps from this marker); Job Carr's Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Ester Allstrum

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Emma Smith Devoe (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tacoma.

More about this marker. This is one of several markers located in front of the Job Carr Cabin Museum.

Also see . . . Puyallup Tribal History (Puyallup Tribe). "In the old days, in our aboriginal language, we were known as the spuyaləpabš, meaning "generous and welcoming behavior to all people (friends and strangers) who enter our lands."... Today we are known as the Puyallup Tribe of Indians...." (Submitted on October 12, 2020.)

Our First Settlers Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 25, 2016

2. Our First Settlers Marker - wide view

The subject marker is the 2nd on the right.

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 203 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.