Port Townsend in Jefferson County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Capt. George Vancouver
Donated Dec 1, 1986, by the DeLeo Family, residents of Port Townsend since 1883.
Erected 1986 by the DeLeo Family.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.
Location. 48° 6.969′ N, 122° 45.161′ W. Marker is in Port Townsend, Washington, in Jefferson County. It is at the intersection of Water Street and Monroe Street, on the right when traveling west on Water Street. Located at the corner of the American Legion post. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Townsend WA 98368, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. It is also on the American Pacific Coast, in the Pacific Northwest, and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, the Pacific Rim, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Marvin Glenn Shields (a few steps from this marker); U.S.S. Marvin Shields (DE-1066) (a few steps from this marker); The čičməhαn Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); The Welcome Totem Pole (within shouting distance of this marker); Honoring Eleanor Stopps (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Port Townsend City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The S'Klallams, The Strong People (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Townsend.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2015, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 440 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2015, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.

