Near Coupeville in Island County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Davis Blockhouse
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 31, 2012
1. Davis Blockhouse Marker
Erected in 1855
Restored in 1930
By the Ladies of the Round Table In honor of the Pioneer Mothers
Erected 1930 by Ladies of the Round Table.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 48° 12.366′ N, 122° 42.4′ W. Marker is near Coupeville, Washington, in Island County. Marker can be reached from Cemetery Road. The Davis Blockhouse is located in Sunnyside Cemetery, a short walk from the parking area on Cemetery Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 162 Cemetery Road, Coupeville WA 98239, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mary Barrett (here, next to this marker); Remaining Blockhouses of Central Whidbey (a few steps from this marker); A Bold New Idea (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sunnyside (about 600 feet away); Ebey Blockhouse (approx. 0.4 miles away); Central Whidbey Historic District (approx. 1.2 miles away); Douglas Fir Log (approx. 1.2 miles away); Methodist Episcopal Church Foundation Stone (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coupeville.
Regarding Davis Blockhouse.
this page online
Also see . . . Pioneer Cemetery has tales to tell. Whidbey News-Times website entry (Submitted on March 31, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 31, 2012
2. Davis Blockhouse Marker
Marker is mounted to the left of the entrance door.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 31, 2012
3. Davis Blockhouse
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 31, 2012
4. Interior of the Davis Blockhouse
Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 540 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 10, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
