Port Townsend in Jefferson County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

Port Townsend City Hall

Registered National Historic Place

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1. Port Townsend City Hall Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

[(Top plaque)]
Under the provisions of the National
Historic Preservation Act of
October 15, 1966, this property
possesses exceptional value in
commemorating, or illustrating
American history.

Placed on the National Register on
May 14, 1971 by the National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior

Washington State Parks
and Recreation Commission
[(Bottom plaque)]
Port Townsend
City Hall
1892

Erected by Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 48° 6.953′ N, 122° 45.197′ W. Marker is in Port Townsend, Washington, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of Water Street and Madison Street, on the right when traveling west on Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 250 Madison St, 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. Historic City Hall (a few steps from this marker); Fire!

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(within shouting distance of this marker); U.S.S. Marvin Shields (DE-1066) (within shouting distance of this marker); Marvin Glenn Shields (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. George Vancouver (within shouting distance of this marker); Crimping (within shouting distance of this marker); The Čičməhán Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); The Welcome Totem Pole (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Townsend.

Regarding Port Townsend City Hall. Excerpt from the National Register nomination:

Present seat of city government, the building was constructed in 1891 and now houses Jefferson County Historical Museum and old basement jail in which Jack London was once incarcerated.

Though bullt in 1891, the city hall was not finally paid for until January 1, 1947, bringing to a happy conclusion one of the most drawn-out and relatively costly financial transactions of its type in Washington State annals.

Also see . . . City Hall (PDF).

cmh2315fl via Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0), August 9, 2014

2. Port Townsend City Hall Marker

National Register nomination file submitted for the building, which was designated in 1971. (National Archives) (Submitted on May 3, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.