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

Site of Pinkney City

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 Castles • Settlements & 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,

on the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured

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as the crow flies: Fort Colville (approx. ¼ mile away); Arden Mill Stones (approx. 2½ miles away).

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 154 times since then and 24 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.