Port Townsend in Jefferson County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Port Townsend
Hidden History
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2021
1. Port Townsend Marker
Hidden Histories
Port Townsend's architectural history is so well preserved, it's easy to overlook the stories that remain hidden. Our city, community, and daily lives are defined by what came before. Today's Port Townsend is in part the legacy of the Native peoples who first lived here, the mariners who brought the first settlers, and the diverse cultures that built the city and remain here. The Hidden Histories Project seeks to deepen our appreciation of the people and events that shape our lives today.
On These Streets...
You'll find signs around Port Townsend's Uptown and Downtown districts to guide you through the city's hidden history. The past is never a simple narrative; it's a complex interweaving of lives, experiences, and events. We invite you to explore the themes and details of our home, the legacy of the cultures and personalities, their ambitions, and the experiences that shaped this place.
[Photo caption reads]
Compilation photo of downtown Port Townsend in 1895... and modern day downtown Port Townsend... in 2021.
Erected 2021 by Main Street Port Townsend, City of Port Townsend, Olympic Peninsula Steam, and Jefferson County Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this
this page online
Location. 48° 6.909′ N, 122° 45.439′ W. Marker is in Port Townsend, Washington, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street and Taylor Street, on the left when traveling east on Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Townsend WA 98368, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Haller Fountain (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Haller Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Citizens Independent Telephone Company (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bell Tower (about 300 feet away); Smuggling (about 300 feet away); Railroad (about 300 feet away); Fire Bell Tower (about 400 feet away); Site of Port Townsend's First Settlers' Cabin (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Townsend.
Also see . . . New sign series revealed in Port Townsend. (Peninsula Daily News, 2021) (Submitted on August 17, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2021
2. Port Townsend Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 17, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
