Washington State Capitol Campus in Olympia in Thurston County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

First Capitol Building

Photographed by Shirley A Stirling

1. First capitol building marker

Inscription. Marking the site of the first capitol building of Washington Territory and State erected 1855-56

Erected 1928 by Sacajawea Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR).

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 47° 2.135′ N, 122° 54.249′ W. Marker is in Olympia, Washington, in Thurston County. It is in Washington State Capitol Campus. It is at the intersection of Sid Snyder Avenue and Cherry Ln SW on Sid Snyder Avenue. The marker is to the right of the accessible entrance side door that is pictured. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 416 Sid Snyder Avenue, Olympia WA 98504, 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: Senator Cal Anderson (within shouting distance of this marker); To the memories of the citizens of the State of Washington (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); POW AND MIA Monument (about 500 feet away); The Medal of Honor Monument (about 500 feet away); An Olmsted Legacy (about 600 feet away); The First William Winlock Miller High School

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(about 600 feet away); Washington's State Capitol Design (about 700 feet away); Putting down roots (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Olympia.

Photographed by Shirley A Stirling, January 8, 2026

2. First Capitol building Marker

The marker is to the right of the pictured side door.

First Leg building Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Shirley A Stirling, June 15, 2015

3. First Leg building Marker

State Senator Karen Fraser points to the marker.

Side view of the WA State Legislative building in Olympia image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Shirley A Stirling, January 8, 2026

4. Side view of the WA State Legislative building in Olympia

The first capitol building marker is in view.

Olympia legislative building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Shirley A Stirling, January 8, 2026

5. Olympia legislative building

Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2026, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. This page has been viewed 37 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 8, 2026, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. 4, 5. submitted on January 9, 2026, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.