North East in Olympia in Thurston County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Daniel R. Bigelow House (1854)
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Photographed by Shirley A Stirling, January 5, 2026
1. Daniel R. Bigelow House Marker
House built when Olympia was a wilderness by pioneer lawyer and civic leader.
Erected by Olympia Heritage Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
Location. 47° 2.979′ N, 122° 53.453′ W. Marker is in Olympia, Washington, in Thurston County. It is in North East. It is on Glass Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 932 Glass Avenue NE, Olympia WA 98506, 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 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: Susan B. Anthony Visits Bigelow House (here, next to this marker); Historic Bigelow House (a few steps from this marker); Howard Point - An Olympia Black History Landmark (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Billy the man (approx. Ό mile away); Masonic Lodge 1854-1971, (approx. 0.4 miles away); Olympia Lodge No. 1 F. & A.M. (approx. half a mile away); Tribute to Family Support Center Founders (approx. 0.6 miles away); 1903 Washington State Legislative Meeting Site (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Olympia.
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Photographed by Shirley A Stirling, January 5, 2026
2. Daniel R. Bigelow House Marker
Photographed by Shirley A Stirling, January 5, 2026
3. Washington State Registered Historic Place Plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2026, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. This page has been viewed 34 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 5, 2026, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
