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

Senator Cal Anderson

Photographed by Shirley A Stirling, March 6, 2026

1. Senator Cal Anderson Marker

Inscription. This tree is dedicated to Senator Cal Anderson as a tribute to his integrity, dignity and courage in striving to make all citizens of Washington Sqtate equal under the law. May 2, 1948-August 4, 1995 Legislative service: November 1967- August 1995

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Peace. A significant historical year for this entry is 1995.

Location. 47° 2.154′ N, 122° 54.231′ W. Marker is in Olympia, Washington, in Thurston County. It is on Sid Snyder Avenue Southwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 Sid Snyder Ave SW, Olympia WA 98501, 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: First Capitol Building (within shouting distance of this marker); To the memories of the citizens of the State of Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); POW AND MIA Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Medal of Honor Monument (about 400 feet away); An Olmsted Legacy (about 400 feet away); The First William Winlock Miller High School (about 400 feet away); Washington's State Capitol Design (about 600 feet away); Putting down roots (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Olympia.

Also see . . . Cal Anderson. This is a biography

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Anderson's political idealism has made its mark on the state. When the legislature passed a marriage equality bill in 2012 -- which state voters enacted into law that November after it was subjected to referendum -- Ishino reflected on how bittersweet it was to have the victory without Anderson there: "I just never thought in my lifetime that I would see this ... . But it's OK. We always knew in our heart that we were married."

(Submitted on March 7, 2026, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington.)

Tree and Senator Cal Anderson Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Shirley A Stirling, March 6, 2026

2. Tree and Senator Cal Anderson Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2026, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 7, 2026, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.