Tumwater in Thurston County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

Ancient Trading Path

Photographed by Shirley A Stirling, May 9, 2024

1. Ancient Trading Path Marker

Inscription.
Near this location passed an important traditional trading path. First forged by game animals, later followed by Native Americans, fur-traders from the Hudson's Bay Company, and American pioneers who established a permanent settlement here in 1845. Known as the Cowlitz Trail, it was the overland route between Puget Sound and Fort Vancouver on the Columbia River, where it linked with eastern trails.

Erected 2002 by National Society Daughters of the American Colonists. Project of the 2000-3 Administration. Mary Ann Groome Hepler, National President.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Colonists series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.

Location. 47° 1.247′ N, 122° 54.187′ W. Marker is in Tumwater, Washington, in Thurston County. It can be reached from Deschutes Way Southwest, on the left. This marker is on the internal drive within Tumwater Historical Park, near the water. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 802 Deschutes Way SW, 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: Historic Tumwater (a few steps from this marker); Crosby House (about 500 feet away,

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measured in a direct line); A House from the Pioneer Era (about 500 feet away); The Port Townsend Southern Railroad (about 600 feet away); A house from the early 20th century (about 600 feet away); Oregon Trail (approx. 0.4 miles away); Soldiers' Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); Tumwater (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tumwater.

More about this marker. Though this is listed as a national project, the marker was installed by the local Daughters of the American Colonists.

Regarding Ancient Trading Path. Dedicated October 5, 2002.

Photographed by Shirley A Stirling, May 9, 2024

2. Ancient Trading Path Marker

Photographed by Shirley A Stirling, May 9, 2024

3. Ancient Trading Path Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2024, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. This page has been viewed 351 times since then and 47 times this year. Last updated on August 19, 2024, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 10, 2024, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.