Pioneer Square in Seattle in King County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Carson D. Boren
Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, July 14, 2018
1. Carson D. Boren Marker
Erected 1905 by Washington University State Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1852.
Location. 47° 36.181′ N, 122° 19.974′ W. Marker is in Seattle, Washington, in King County. It is in Pioneer Square. Marker is at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and Cherry Street, on the right when traveling east on 2nd Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 701 2nd Avenue, Seattle WA 98104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Broderick Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The St. Charles Apartments (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Yesler’s Pavilion (within shouting distance of this marker); How Did Fire Forge the City? (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pioneer Building (about 400 feet away); First School in Seattle (about 400 feet away); The Pioneer Square Pergola (about 500 feet away); Smith Tower (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seattle.
Also see . . . Carson Dobbins Boren grave
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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 16, 2011
2. Carson D. Boren Marker
Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, July 14, 2018
3. Hoge Building, site of Carson D. Boren's cabin
Photographed By MSCUA, University of Washington Digital Libraries
4. Carson D. Boren and descendents beside the tablet memorializing him, Seattle, November 13, 1905
The building Boren (left) and family stand in front of was originally a three-story bank building erected by John Hoge, a wealthy businessman, who would form the Union Trust & Savings Bank. This building would be replaced by the current 17-story Hoge Building, constructed in 1911 by James Hoge, John Hoge's nephew.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 736 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 26, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. 2. submitted on October 9, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3, 4. submitted on July 26, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
