Pioneer Square in Seattle in King County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

Birthplace of United Parcel Service

Photographed By Don Morfe, September 13, 2009

1. Birthplace of United Parcel Service Marker

Inscription. In August 1907, in a 6 by 17 foot office under the original sidewalk here, a few messenger boys began the business which their many thousand successors extended throughout the vast regions of our country covered by United Parcel Service today. Exemplifying the opportunities open to private citizens under the Constitution of the United States of America, this plaque was placed in January 1967, with the cooperation and appreciation of the Seattle Historical Society.

Erected 1967 by Seattle Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1967.

Location. 47° 36.005′ N, 122° 19.908′ W. Marker is in Seattle, Washington, in King County. It is in Pioneer Square. Marker is on 2nd Avenue. The marker is located at the Waterfall Garden Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. UPS - Celebrating 100 years of Service (here, next to this marker); How Big Was Japantown? (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Smaller Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); Information Booth (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);

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Pioneer Square Historic District (about 400 feet away); Lou Graham’s Sporting House (about 400 feet away); Salvation Army Site (about 500 feet away); The White Chapel District (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seattle.

Photographed By Don Morfe, September 13, 2009

2. Birthplace of United Parcel Service Marker

Waterfall Garden Park

Photographed By Don Morfe, September 13, 2009

3. Birthplace of United Parcel Service Marker

Waterfall Garden Park

Photographed By Don Morfe, September 13, 2009

4. Birthplace of United Parcel Service Marker

Waterfall Garden Park

Photographed By Don Morfe, September 13, 2009

5. Birthplace of United Parcel Service Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,277 times since then and 151 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 12, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.