Newhalem in Skagit County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

Old Number 6

Photographed By Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret)

1. Old Number 6 Marker

Inscription. Purchased In 1927 For $7,500.00, "NO. 6” carried supplies and equipment to build the dams and powerhouses. She brought personnel and tourists to the Skagit until 1954. She played a major role in helping fulfill the dream of J.D. Ross to build a hydro-electric project to supply the City of Seattle with low cost electricity. In the 1970's, the Skagit River Railway volunteers restored the train to operating condition.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1954.

Location. 48° 40.413′ N, 121° 14.806′ W. Marker is in Newhalem, Washington, in Skagit County. Marker is on Washington Route 20, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rockport WA 98283, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Gorge Powerhouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Welcome to Ladder Creek Falls & Gardens (approx. 0.3 miles away); Electric Forest (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lighting of the Falls (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gorge High Dam (approx. 2.4 miles away); Transmission Lines (approx. 2½ miles away); Chain of Dams (approx. 2½ miles away); The North Cascades (approx. 7.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newhalem.

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Old Number 6 Engine inside North Cascades NP image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret)

2. Old Number 6 Engine inside North Cascades NP

Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2021, by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret) of Coronado, California. This page has been viewed 181 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2021, by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret) of Coronado, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.