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Near Colville in Stevens County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
 

Site of Pinkney City

 
 
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Photographed by Mark Teshera, April 3, 2025
1. Site of Pinkney City Marker
Inscription. First territorial county seat of Inland Empire 1859–1883 here commenced American government and justice. Directly south of Mill Creek stood United States Fort Colville quarters for 4 companies of infantry and boundary commission 1859–1883
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and CastlesSettlements & Settlers.
 
Location. 48° 34.531′ N, 117° 52.755′ W. Marker is near Colville, Washington, in Stevens County. It is at the intersection of Aladdin Road and Douglas Falls Road, on the left when traveling north on Aladdin Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 325 Douglas Falls Rd, Colville WA 99114, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Okanogan Highlands and in Greater Spokane. It is also in the American Mountain West and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, the Pacific Rim, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Fort Colville (approx. Ό mile away); Arden Mill Stones (approx. 2½ miles away).
 
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Site of Pinkney City Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Mark Teshera, April 3, 2025
2. Site of Pinkney City Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2025, by Mark Teshera of Oroville, Washington. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on April 3, 2025, by Mark Teshera of Oroville, Washington. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
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