Toledo in Lewis County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

Washington Territory Was Created August 29, 1851

The creation of Washington Territory. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Shirley A Stirling, September 29, 2024

1. The creation of Washington Territory.

Inscription. A convention, held at Cowlitz 1 mile south formulated a petition asking Congress to divide Oregon. Acting on this, Washington Territory was created. President Fillmore signed the act March 2, 1853.

Erected 1922 by Washington State Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is August 29, 1853.

Location. 46° 26.324′ N, 122° 50.718′ W. Marker is in Toledo, Washington, in Lewis County. It is at the intersection of Cowlitz Street (State Road 505) and Front Street, on the left when traveling east on Cowlitz Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Front St, Toledo WA 98591, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Washington State.

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,

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

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markers are within 17 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Toledo (here, next to this marker); Toledo Boat Launch Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Oregon Trail (approx. 0.3 miles away); Jackson Courthouse (approx. 7.2 miles away); a different marker also named Oregon Trail (approx. 7.7 miles away); In Memoriam (approx. 11.8 miles away); The Old Oregon Trail (approx. 16.4 miles away); Claquato Church (approx. 16.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toledo.

The marker is near a gazebo. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Shirley A Stirling, September 29, 2024

2. The marker is near a gazebo.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2026, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. This page has been viewed 58 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 18, 2026, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.