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

First House in Tacoma

Photographed by Loren Skaggs, June 8, 2021

1. First House in Tacoma Monument

Inscription. Built in 1865 25 yards S.E. from here by Job Carr Tacoma's first settler, mayor, postmaster, judicial officer, notary public

Erected 1964 by Pierce County Pioneer & Historical Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.

Location. 47° 16.536′ N, 122° 28.003′ W. Marker is in Tacoma, Washington, in Pierce County. It is in North End. It is at the intersection of Carr Street and North 31st Street, on the right when traveling north on Carr Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tacoma WA 98403, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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 Cascade Range,

in the Inside Passage,

on the Ring of Fire,

in 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: Top of the Ocean (within shouting distance of this marker); Alice Maude Smith, M.D. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Emma Smith Devoe (about 300 feet away); Jennie Jones (about 300 feet away); Ester Allstrum (about 400 feet away); Nettie Asberry (about 500 feet away); Margaret Meeker Davis (about 500 feet away); Our First Settlers (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tacoma.

More about this marker. Marker is largely neglected, in favor of the newer Job Carr interpretive center in the nearby park. It is surrounded by weeds

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and undergrowth, and has experienced some minor damage to the inscription.

Regarding First House in Tacoma. Job Carr is recognized as the founder of Tacoma.

First House in Tacoma Marker and Surroundings image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Loren Skaggs, June 8, 2021

2. First House in Tacoma Marker and Surroundings

First House in Tacoma Marker Location image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Loren Skaggs, June 16, 2021

3. First House in Tacoma Marker Location

This shot is taken across Carr Street, facing east, with the marker in the center of the image

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2021, by Loren Skaggs of Tacoma, Washington. This page has been viewed 637 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 9, 2021, by Loren Skaggs of Tacoma, Washington. 2. submitted on June 16, 2021, by Loren Skaggs of Tacoma, Washington. 3. submitted on June 17, 2021, by Loren Skaggs of Tacoma, Washington. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.