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Captain George Vancouver at Browns Point

 
 
Captain George Vancouver at Browns Point Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 3, 2021
1. Captain George Vancouver at Browns Point Marker
Inscription.

This tablet
in memory of May 26, 1792
when Captain George Vancouver
and his associates dined at this point.
This site recognized by the
Brown's Point Garden Club - 1934
Rededicated by the Brown's Point
Improvement Club 1988

 
Erected 1988 by Browns Point Improvement Club.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ExplorationNative AmericansWaterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is May 26, 1792.
 
Location. 47° 18.35′ N, 122° 26.606′ W. Marker is in Tacoma, Washington, in Pierce County. Marker is at Browns Point Lighthouse Park, next to the flag pole. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 Tulalip Street NE, Tacoma WA 98422, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Browns Point Light Keeper's Cottage (a few steps from this marker); Light Keeper's Cottage (a few steps from this marker); Boat House and Oil House (within shouting distance of this marker); Crew Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Browns Point Light Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Generator Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Bell and Pump House
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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Browns Point Lighthouse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tacoma.
 
Also see . . .
1. Browns Point Lighthouse Park. Metro parks Tacoma website entry (Submitted on August 22, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.) 

2. Browns Point Improvement Club. Website homepage (Submitted on August 22, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.) 
 
Captain George Vancouver at Browns Point Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 3, 2021
2. Captain George Vancouver at Browns Point Marker
Keeper's Cottage in background
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on August 22, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.

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