Port Gamble in Kitsap County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

Daniel B. Jackson House

1871

Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, December 30, 2012

1. Daniel B. Jackson House Marker

Inscription. D.B. Jackson was Port Gamble's third postmaster. His son Daniel Leslie Jackson was the telegraph operator and followed him as postmaster and owner of this house. Daniel Leslie was postmaster under nine U.S. Presidents. His sister May married George Evans here in 1885. Their grandson is former senator and governor Daniel Jackson Evans.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.

Location. 47° 51.275′ N, 122° 35.048′ W. Marker is in Port Gamble, Washington, in Kitsap County. Marker is on North Rainier Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Gamble WA 98364, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Leo & Goldie Hammersmith House (a few steps from this marker); Water Towers (a few steps from this marker); Port Gamble Market (a few steps from this marker); Morrill S. Pope House (within shouting distance of this marker); M.S. Drew House (within shouting distance of this marker); Clarence R. & Lulu (Hovey) Cranmer House (within shouting distance of this marker); New York House (within shouting distance of this marker); WM. Walker - E.G. Ames House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Gamble.

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Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, December 30, 2012

2. Daniel B. Jackson House

Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, December 30, 2012

3. Daniel B. Jackson House

Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 263 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 18, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.