Pioneer Square in Seattle in King County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
The Battle of Seattle
Photographed by Shirley A Stirling, August 20, 2016
1. The Battle of Seattle marker
Erected 1916 by Lady Stirling Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 26, 1856.
Location. Memorial has been permanently removed. It was located near 47° 36.129′ N, 122° 19.84′ W. Memorial was in Seattle, Washington, in King County. It was in Pioneer Square. It was at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling north on 3rd Avenue. The marker is in the tiny downtown park of Prefontaine Place, also referred to as the City Hall Park. Touch for map. Memorial was at or near this postal address: 425 3rd Ave, Seattle WA 98104, United States of America.
We have been informed that this memorial is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this memorial was in Washington’s Puget Sound Region. It was also on the American Pacific Coast, in the Pacific
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Smith Tower (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Our Lady of Good Help (about 400 feet away); Interurban Building (about 500 feet away); Lou Grahams Sporting House (about 500 feet away); The St. Charles Apartments (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Interurban Building (about 500 feet away); Who built Seattle? (about 500 feet away); The White Chapel District (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seattle.
More about this memorial. The marker includes a DAR insignia. The bronze plaque is mounted on a granite boulder with three cannon balls atop plus the words, "Patriotism Reverence Remembrance" carved directly on a nearby stone. In the center of the plaque is a copper penny, coined 1856, the year of the battle.
Also see . . . Native Americans attack Seattle on January 26, 1856.
Photographed by Nancy Moreyra, Lady Stirling Chapter NSDAR, circa August 15, 2017
2. Context photo, Battle of Seattle marker
Excerpt: This episode in the treaty wars occurred due to Indian frustrations with treaties pushed upon them by Territorial Governor Isaac Stevens (1818-1862).(Submitted on January 11, 2026, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington.)
Photographed by Nancy Moreyra, Lady Stirling Chapter NSDAR, August 15, 2017
3. Active duty Navy representatives at the ceremony.
Courtesy of Lady Stirling Chapter NSDAR, August 15, 2017
4. 2017 ceremony at the Battle of Seattle marker, celebrating the 101st anniversary of the marker.
Pictured: Nancy Moreyra (left) and Sally Buckingham (right), both of the Lady Stirling Chapter, NSDAR. At that time Nancy served as the chapter regent.
Photographed by Shirley A Stirling, October 16, 2005
5. Close-up of the carving
Patriotism, Reverence, Remembrance
Photographed by Mick Hersey, circa 2016
6. Sally Buckingham restoring the carving.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2026, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. This page has been viewed 89 times since then. Last updated on March 3, 2026, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. Photos: 1. submitted on January 9, 2026, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. 2. submitted on January 10, 2026, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 11, 2026, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
