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

Job Carr Cabin Museum

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 18, 2023

1. Job Carr Cabin Museum Marker

Inscription. "His lonely cabin is the landmark of what will be a great and prosperous city and should be tenderly regarded by those who believe in preserving the memories of the early days."

From Job Carr's eulogy August 1887
Dedicated December 2, 2000

Erected 2000.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1887.

Location. 47° 16.475′ N, 122° 28.124′ W. Marker is in Tacoma, Washington, in Pierce County. It is in North End. It is on North 30th Street west of N Carr St. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2350 N 30th St, Tacoma WA 98403, 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 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 marker: Coming of the Railroad to Tacoma (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Job Carr Family (a few steps from this marker); Tacoma City (a few steps from this marker); Building the Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Job Carr's Canoe (a few steps from this marker); Job Carr's Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Our First Settlers (within shouting distance of this marker); Ester Allstrum (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tacoma.

Other markers no longer

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nearby. The Job Carr Family (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Our First Settlers (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Community Life in Old Tacoma (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 18, 2023

2. Job Carr Cabin Museum Marker

Job Carr's Cabin Museum is a replica of Tacoma's first building. The cabin was deconstructed in 1988, and a replacement was made by architect Gene Grulich.

Old Town Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 18, 2023

3. Old Town Park

A number of historical markers can be found on the grounds and pathway leading to the museum.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 6, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.