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

The Lone Tree

Photographed by Shirley A Stirling, March 7, 2026

1. The Lone Tree Marker

Inscription. A seedling from the Gray's Harbor "Lone Tree" which served as a maritime beacon since it guided Captain Robert Gray into the harbor in 1792. Placed in honor of Charles Tallmadge Conover patriot, historian and writer, who dedicated his life to the development of Washington which he named "The Evergreen State."

Albert D. Rosellini, Governor

Erected 1961.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Landmarks • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.

Location. 47° 1.798′ N, 122° 54.149′ W. Marker is in Olympia, Washington, in Thurston County. It is on West 21st Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Marker and tree are near the street, to left of the entrance path to State Capital Museum, just up a few stairs. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 211 West 21st Avenue, 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

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Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

in the Inside Passage,

on the Ring of Fire,

on 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: Lord Mansion State Capital Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); First Capitol Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Senator Cal Anderson (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Medal of Honor Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); An Olmsted Legacy (approx. half a mile away); To the memories of the citizens of the State of Washington (approx. half a mile away); POW AND MIA Monument (approx. half a mile away); Thurston County (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Olympia.

Marker and tree image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Shirley A Stirling, March 7, 2026

2. Marker and tree

Photographed by Shirley A Stirling, March 7, 2026

3. The Lone Tree Marker

August 22, 2012

4. The Lone Tree Marker

The Lone Tree and Marker image. Click for full size.

August 22, 2012

5. The Lone Tree and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2012. This page has been viewed 1,214 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 7, 2026, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. 4, 5. submitted on August 23, 2012. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.