Olympia in Thurston County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Sequoia Tree
Photographed by Shirley A Stirling, October 17, 2023
1. Sequoia tree dedicated June 3, 1980 in honor of the first woman governor of the State of Washington Marker
Erected 1980 by Vivian Reagan Chesshire.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is June 3, 1980.
Location. 47° 2.259′ N, 122° 54.096′ W. Marker is in Olympia, Washington, in Thurston County. It is at the intersection of Capitol Way South and North Diagonal, on the right when traveling south on Capitol Way South. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1199 Capitol Way S, Olympia WA 98501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Puget Sound Region and in Greater Seattle. It is also on the American Pacific Coast, in the Pacific Northwest, and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, in the Inside Passage, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: George Washington Elm (within shouting distance of this marker); Home site of the first Territorial Governor of Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Putting down roots (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The First William Winlock Miller High School (about 400 feet away); An Olmsted Legacy (about 500 feet away); POW AND MIA Monument (about 500 feet away); The Medal of Honor Monument (about 500 feet away); To the memories of the citizens of the State of Washington (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Olympia.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2023, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. This page has been viewed 405 times since then and 19 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on October 17, 2023, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
