Grand Avenue Park in Everett in Snohomish County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

Vancouver landed June 4, 1792

Photographed by Sally Buckingham, May 25, 2005

1. Vancouver landed June 4, 1792 Marker

Inscription. On the beach near this spot, Vancouver landed June 4, 1792. Erected by Marcus Whitman Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution June 4, 1915

Erected 1915 by Marcus Whitman Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 4, 1792.

Location. 47° 59.636′ N, 122° 12.763′ W. Marker is in Everett, Washington, in Snohomish County. It is in Grand Avenue Park. It is at the intersection of Grand Avenue and 18th Street, on the left when traveling north on Grand Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1800 Grand Avenue, Everett WA 98201, 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

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in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Fire Station No. 2 (approx. one mile away); The Everett Massacre (approx. one mile away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 1.1 miles away); Everett War Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); Medal of Honor Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away); Snohomish County Gold Star Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away); 09.11.2001 (approx. 1.2 miles away); Library Ladies (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Everett.

More about this marker. The bronze plaque is installed on a five-and-a-half-foot-tall boulder of native granite, found within the city limits. Note the DAR insignia on the bottom left corner of the plaque.

Regarding Vancouver landed June 4, 1792. Captain George Vancouver rode ashore on June 4, the birthday of King George III. This landing occurred as a part of his survey and discovery of Puget Sound.

According to the Jan-June 1916 DAR magazine:
The monument was unveiled, after appropriate exercises, by Mary

Vancouver landed June 4, 1792 marker on granite boulder. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Claudia Underhill, May 25, 2005

2. Vancouver landed June 4, 1792 marker on granite boulder.

Elizabeth Torrey and Everett Emery, children of past and present regents… Prof. E. S. Meany, of the University of Washington and noted historian of the Northwest, gave a splendid talk on Vancouver's Voyage of Discovery… Miss Elma Beechan presented the marker to the city, which was accepted in a note-worthy address of appreciation by Mayor W. H. Clay... held in the beautiful little park overlooking the place where the famous explorer pricked the soil with his sword, June 4, 1792, taking possession of the land in the name of King George… Our Chapter also feels honored that we were privileged to hang upon the stanchions supporting the Liberty Bell, when it passed through Everett, July 14, 1915, a wreath of Washington laurel. The wreath measured twelve feet in circumference and tied with red, white and blue satin ribbons.

References: Daughters of the American Revolution Magazine, Vol XLVIII Jan-June 1916 Pg. 298, 299; History and Register 1924 Washington State Society Daughters of the American Revolution, p 88.

Children posing at 1915 marker dedication. image. Click for full size.

Courtesy of DAR Archives.

3. Children posing at 1915 marker dedication.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2026, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. This page has been viewed 88 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on January 11, 2026, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. 2, 3. submitted on January 12, 2026, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.