Dungeness in Clallam County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
New Dungeness
Washington Territory
Photographed by Jim Harris, February 20, 2026
1. New Dungeness, Washington Territory Marker
Named by Captain George Vancouver, April 30, 1792
Elliot Cline, pioneer, arrived October 1852
Platted New Dungeness township in 1865
Donated land for first courthouse, jail
Lighthouse lit December 14, 1857
Reference mark, United States-Canadian Boundary
Treaty of 1908
Tsimshian Indian massacre, graveyard spit
September 21, 1868
Site donated by Mrs. Margaret Cline Bigelow
Erected 1965 by Michael Trebert Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, of Port Angeles, Washington (NSDAR).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Lighthouses series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1790.
Location. 48° 9′ N, 123° 9.117′ W. Marker is in Dungeness, Washington, in Clallam County. It is at the intersection of Marine Drive and Clark Road, on the right when traveling east on Marine Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 822 Clark Rd, Sequim WA 98382, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. It is also on the American Pacific Coast, in the Pacific Northwest, and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, the Pacific Rim, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured
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More about this marker. The bronze plaque is mounted on a granite boulder.
Regarding New Dungeness. This marker commemorates the founding and early history of New Dungeness. In 1790 Ensign Manuel Quimper was the Commander of a captured British sloop, Princess Royal, that he used to explore this new area which he originally named Puerto de Quimper. It was renamed on April 30, 1792 by Captain George Vancouver in memory of Dungeness, England.
Mrs. Margaret (Cline) Bigelow was the granddaughter of Elliot Cline who donated the site and platted the town of New Dungeness. He was one of the first settlers in the area, having arrived in 1852, and was for whom the nearby Cline Spit was named.
The New Dungeness Lighthouse was the first lighthouse built on the US side of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and is located on the 49th parallel North Latitude. This marker was dedicated May 8, 1965 for the 75th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary of the NSDAR.
Also see . . . New DAR chapter formed in Sequim. The new DAR chapter, New Dungeness, poses at the local monument
Photographed by Jim Harris, February 20, 2026
2. New Dungeness Washington Territory Marker
The New Dungeness Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution has formed in Sequim and the chapters name has been approved by the National Society DAR (NSDAR).(Submitted on February 21, 2026, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington.)
Photographed by Jim Harris, February 20, 2026
3. Dungeness Lighthouse
The view to the Dungeness Lighthouse can be seen from across the road.
Photographed by Jim Harris, February 20, 2026
4. New Dungeness Washington Territory Marker
Photo courtesy of Bert Kellogg Collection of the North Olympic Library System., May 8, 1965
5. Dedication of the New Dungeness WA Territory Marker
Photographed by Jim Harris, February 20, 2026
6. Cline Spit
The Cline Spit, pictured here, is directly accross from the monument.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2026, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. This page has been viewed 218 times since then. Last updated on February 22, 2026, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 21, 2026, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
