Coupeville in Island County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Judge Lester Still
1872-1960
A visionary, Judge Still was an early proponent and activist for: Deception Pass preservation of old-growth forest, creating a park, and building the bridge there; Keystone (Coupeville) Ferry; a trans-island highway; electrification; Coupeville Water Festival; historic preservation and founding of Island County Historical Society.
"Bury my ashes on my Isle of Dreams -
Let my dirge be the Wind in the Trees and the Song of the Sea."
L.S.
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Judge Still Law Office
1909
Ebey's Landing
National Historical Reserve
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Law Enforcement • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 48° 13.266′ N, 122° 41.258′ W. Marker is in Coupeville, Washington, in Island County. Marker is on Front Street NW west of Grace Street NW, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17 Front Street NW, Coupeville WA 98239, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Original Home of Seattle’s Best Coffee (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome (within shouting distance of this marker); Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve (within shouting distance of this marker); Explore the Reserve (within shouting distance of this marker); In Home Port After Eight Decades (within shouting distance of this marker); Keeping the Alexander Blockhouse alive!!! (within shouting distance of this marker); Cross Built for Father Blanchet's Visit (within shouting distance of this marker); A Canoe Crossroads (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coupeville.
Also see . . .
1. Central Park Historic District National Register Nomination Form. (Submitted on August 11, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Judge Still's Law Office / The Cove / Briggs Shore Ceramics. (Submitted on August 11, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 11, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.