Columbia Way in Vancouver in Clark County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Ilchee
Photographed by Kevin W., June 16, 2008
1. Ilchee Marker
In Recognition of the People Who Have Inhabited this Region for Thousands of Years.
Ilchee Moon Girl
History says she was born along the Columbia River about 1800, daughter of Chinook Chief Concomley and, later, wife of Chief Casinos leader in Vancouver area.
Lore tells us she had the power of a Shaman and that she paddled her own canoe, the sign of a chief.
By both accounts she was remarkable.
Erected 1994.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.
Location. 45° 36.963′ N, 122° 39.289′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, Washington, in Clark County. It is in Columbia Way. It can be reached from SE Columbia River Drive near Columbia Shores. This marker is along the Waterfront Renaissance Trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vancouver WA 98661, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Portland Area and in Southwest Washington State. It is also on the American Pacific Coast, in the Pacific Northwest, and in the Lewis
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: From Military to Municipal Airfield (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pearson Airfield (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Soviet Transpolar Flight of 1937 (approx. 0.6 miles away); The 321st Observation Squadron (1923-1941) (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Chkalov Transpolar Flight (approx. 0.6 miles away); Carlton Foster Bond (approx. 0.6 miles away); Early Aviation History in Vancouver (approx. 0.6 miles away); Howard C. French / Alexander Pearson (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vancouver.
More about this marker. Inlaid in the plaza near one of the benches is a marker identifying design considerations for this plaza. This marker can be seen below in the picture labeled "Columbia River Renaissance." It reads:
The distinctive Columbia River Renaissance benches and litter containers commemorate the 200th anniversary of Lt. William Broughton's historic 1792 voyage and naming of Vancouver.
The
Photographed by Kevin W., June 16, 2008
2. Ilchee Marker
Using recycled cast iron, the style reflects the American Craftsman period. During that era, Vancouver's Esther Short Park was developed as a public square and illuminated with the decorative "Sheperd's Hook" light fixtures used throughout this project.
Regarding Ilchee. The bronze statue created by Eric Jensen in 1994 and Ilchee Plaza honor the Chinook people who have inhabited this region for thousands of years. The Chinook nation is made up of five different tribes: Clatsop, Cathlamet, Lower Chinook, Wahkiakum, and Willapa.
Also see . . .
1. Ilchee on the Columbia. Wild About the NW website entry (Submitted on November 3, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Waterfront Renaissance Trail Hike. Oregon Hikers website entry (Submitted on November 3, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Richard Hawkins, April 23, 2016
3. Ilchee Marker
Photographed by Kevin W., June 16, 2008
4. Ilchee Moon Girl
Photographed by Kevin W., June 16, 2008
5. Ilchee Plaza at Columbia Shore
Photographed by Kevin W., June 16, 2008
6. Contributors to Ilchee Plaza
Community Foundation for Southwest Washington Firstenburg Family
The Columbian
Robert F. Petersen Memorial
Robert Cole
Lewis Rock
Photographed by Kevin W., June 16, 2008
7. Ilchee Plaza Dedication
Dedicated to Harold Arthur Whitfield
He worked with integrity and gave with gratitude
He worked with integrity and gave with gratitude
Photographed by Kevin W., June 16, 2008
8. Columbia River Renaissance
Photographed by Richard Hawkins, August 21, 2016
9. American Craftsman Bench
Photographed by Richard Hawkins, August 21, 2016
10. Example of the Shepherd's Hook Lamp Posts
Photographed by Richard Hawkins, August 21, 2016
11. Example of the Shepherd's Hook Lamp Posts
Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2008. This page has been viewed 3,474 times since then and 95 times this year. Last updated on July 16, 2024. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 3. submitted on April 23, 2016, by Richard Hawkins of Phelan, California. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on June 19, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 9, 10, 11. submitted on August 21, 2016, by Richard Hawkins of Phelan, California.
