Near Walla Walla in Walla Walla County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Alice Clarissa Whitman
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 14, 2020
1. Alice Clarissa Whitman Marker
The Whitman's only child, Alice Clarissa, was born during the mission's first year. She was a delight to her parents and a curiosity to the Indians who were amazed at her size and vitality. They proudly called her "Cayuse girl" because she was born on their land.
The depression in front of you marks the old channel of the Walla Walla River whose waters once skirted the mission. This is where Alice Clarissa drowned.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Settlements & Settlers • Women.
Location. 46° 2.389′ N, 118° 27.876′ W. Marker is near Walla Walla, Washington, in Walla Walla County. Marker can be reached from Whitman Mission Road near Sweagle Road. The marker is located at Whitman Mission National Historic Site, on the old Waiilatpu Mission grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 328 Whitman Mission Road, Walla Walla WA 99362, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The First House (a few steps from this marker); Mission House (within shouting distance of this marker); November 29, 1847 (within shouting distance of this marker); Blacksmiths Shop (within shouting
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Also see . . . Narcissa Whitman (1808-1847). Oregon Encyclopedia entry (Submitted on November 21, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 14, 2020
2. Alice Clarissa Whitman Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 348 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
