North End in Tacoma in Pierce County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Our First Settlers
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 25, 2016
1. Our First Settlers Marker
For thousands of years, S'Puyalupubsh (Puyallup) Indian fisherman camped at this site to fish, dig clams, and preserve their catch. They also rested here to await the changing tide before traveling through the Tacoma Narrows. They called this sheltered place "Chebaulip."
The name "Tacoma comes from the S'Puyalupubsh name for Mount Rainier - Tacopid - meaning "She who gives us the waters."
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Indigenous Peoples and Communities.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 47° 16.477′ N, 122° 28.113′ W. Marker was in Tacoma, Washington, in Pierce County. It was in North End. It was on North 30th Street west of North Carr Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 2350 North 30th Street, Tacoma WA 98403, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in the Puget Sound Region and in Greater Seattle. It was also on the American Pacific Coast,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Tacoma City (here, next to this marker); Job Carr's Canoe (here, next to this marker); Building the Cabin (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Job Carr Family (a few steps from this marker); Coming of the Railroad to Tacoma (a few steps from this marker); Job Carr Cabin Museum (a few steps from this marker); Job Carr's Cabin (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Our First Settlers (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tacoma.
Other markers no longer nearby. Community Life in Old Tacoma (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Job Carr Family (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
More about this marker.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 25, 2016
2. Our First Settlers Marker - wide view
The subject marker is the 2nd on the right.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker.
Also see . . . Puyallup Tribal History (Puyallup Tribe). "In the old days, in our aboriginal language, we were known as the spuyaləpab, meaning "generous and welcoming behavior to all people (friends and strangers) who enter our lands."... Today we are known as the Puyallup Tribe of Indians...." (Submitted on October 12, 2020.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 446 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on April 6, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
