North End in Tacoma in Pierce County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

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Community Life in Old Tacoma

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 25, 2016

1. Community Life in Old Tacoma Marker

Inscription.
Family and community life were always a part of the Tacoma City settlement. Residents contributed funds for a school building in 1869. J.P Stewart was the first teacher for thirteen students. In 1873, mill workers built St. Peter's Church on Starr Street. The bell was hoisted atop a huge tree, making it the "oldest bell tower in America.” Fannie Paddock Memorial Hospital, dedicated in 1883 (also on Starr Street) was the forerunner of Tacoma General Hospital.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 47° 16.479′ N, 122° 28.111′ 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

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marker was in the Puget Sound Region

and in Greater Seattle.

It was also on the American Pacific Coast,

in the Pacific Northwest,

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it was in North America,

in the Cascade Range,

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 location: Tacoma City (here, next to this marker); Job Carr's Canoe (a few steps from this marker); Building the Cabin (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Job Carr Family (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); Coming of the Railroad to Tacoma (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. Our First Settlers (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Job Carr Family

Community Life in Old Tacoma Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 25, 2016

2. Community Life in Old Tacoma Marker - wide view

The marker is on the right, the closest one to the viewer.

(was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

More about this marker. This is one of several markers located in front of the Job Carr Cabin Museum.

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 321 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.