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Indians Attack Seattle! Jan. 26, 1856

Historical Point of Interest

 
 
Indians Attack Seattle! Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 17, 2011
1. Indians Attack Seattle! Marker
Inscription. The settlement would have been destroyed but for the presence of the U.S. Sloop of War “Decatur”. Anchored off this point, she fired a volley at the attackers, frightening them into hasty retreat.

Erected National Maritime Day 1959
 
Erected 1959.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native AmericansWars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1959.
 
Location. 47° 36.082′ N, 122° 20.193′ W. Marker is in Seattle, Washington, in King County. It is in Downtown Seattle. Marker is on Alaskan Way South near Yesler Way, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Alaskan Way South, Carnation WA 98014, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Seattle’s First Pier (a few steps from this marker); Steamer Idaho Wreckage (within shouting distance of this marker); Ballast Island (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Schwabacher’s Store (about 500 feet away); Maynard Building (about 500 feet away); What do you need to rush for gold? (about 600 feet away); Colman Dock (about 600 feet away); Mutual Life Building (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seattle.
 
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Indians Attack Seattle! Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 17, 2011
2. Indians Attack Seattle! Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 902 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on October 10, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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