Near Woodland in Cowlitz County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

A Memorial to Indian Zack

Photographed by Shirley A Stirling

1. A Memorial to Indian Zack Marker

Inscription. A friendly Indian who came by foot from Chelatchie Prairie some 20 miles on March 28, 1856 to warn the early settlers of the Lewis River Valley of the impending raid of the Yakima Indians, in time for them to cross the Columbia River to safety. Recorded by Grant Burke as told him by Henry Caples. This tablet was dedicated by Waukomah Trail Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Woodland, Washington 1957.

Erected 1957 by Waukomah Trail Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 45° 54.111′ N, 122° 44.492′ W. Marker was near Woodland, Washington, in Cowlitz County. It was at the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Park Road on Lakeshore Drive. The marker was next to a picnic shelter on the north end of Horseshoe Lake Park, just off Park Rd. The lake is on the border of Clark and Cowlitz County. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 785 Lakeshore Dr, Woodland WA 98674, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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Regionally, this marker was in Southwest Washington State.

It was also on the American Pacific Coast,

in the Pacific Northwest,

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it was in North America,

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 4 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Oregon Trail (approx. ¼ mile away); Woodland Community Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Caples House Museum 1870 (approx. 3.3 miles away in Oregon); Caples House Museum (approx. 3.3 miles away in Oregon); Dr. Charles Caples (approx. 3.3 miles away in Oregon); The Finn Hall (approx. 3.7 miles away); Warrior Rock Fog Bell (approx. 3.8 miles away in Oregon); down the trodden path... (approx. 3.8 miles away in Oregon). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Woodland.

More about this marker. The monument, 30” tall of native rock and on the top of it find a drinking fountain and a 10”x15” bronze plaque on the front panel.

Regarding A Memorial to Indian Zack. The Waukomah Trail DAR Chapter organized in 1954 and disbanded December 7, 1984.

From: www.lewisriver.com/valley/history (accessed 12-01-2015) “On March 26, 1856 the only recorded Indian attack occurred when some members of the Yakima tribe came down to burn out the settlers. Indian Zack, one of the few surviving Cowlitz tribe members, had already warned the settlers who evacuated to the Block House in St. Helens until the Yakimas returned to east of the Mountains.”

Additional commentary.

Photographed by Shirley A Stirling

2. A Memorial to Indian Zack Marker

1. Reportedly Missing
This plaque is reportedly missing. It would be appreciated if someone could check out the site and post a photo.

— Submitted October 9, 2025, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington.

Wide-angle view of A Memorial to Indian Zack Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Shirley A Stirling, November 1, 2015

3. Wide-angle view of A Memorial to Indian Zack Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2025, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 8, 2025, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.