Port Townsend in Jefferson County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Chetzemoka
In Memory Of
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2021
1. Chetzemoka Marker
A Friend of the White People
From this rock
he gave warning of danger
and saved them
from massacre in 1856
Erected 1938 by Lucinda Hastings Parlor No. 1 Native Daughters of Washington.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Native Americans • Peace • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
Location. 48° 6.985′ N, 122° 46.501′ W. Marker is in Port Townsend, Washington, in Jefferson County. Marker and statue on Sentinel Rock are near the Port Townsend Golf Club parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1948 Blaine Street, 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. Chief Chetzemoka (here, next to this marker); Sentinel Rock (here, next to this marker); qatáy Prairie (within shouting distance of this marker); Kah Tai Prairie Preserve (within shouting distance of this marker); Jefferson County Courthouse (approx. half a mile away); World War Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Civil War Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Fire Bell Tower (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Townsend.
Also see . . .
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2021
2. Chetzemoka Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
