Oak Harbor in Island County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Deception Pass
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 31, 2012
1. Deception Pass Marker
Inscription.
Deception Pass. . To the north of this narrow passage is Fidalgo Island, so named for the Spanish explorer, Lieutenant Salvador Fidalgo. To the south is Whidbey Island, second largest island in the contiguous 48 states, which Captain George Vancouver, while exploring this region in 1792, first thought to be a peninsula. Further exploration conducted by him disclosed the existence of this intricate channel. Upon realization that he had been deceived as to the character of the large island, Vancouver gave to this channel the name of Deception Passage and in naming the island he honored his trusted officer, Joseph Whidbey.
To the north of this narrow passage is Fidalgo Island, so named for the Spanish explorer, Lieutenant Salvador Fidalgo. To the south is Whidbey Island, second largest island in the contiguous 48 states, which Captain George Vancouver, while exploring this region in 1792, first thought to be a peninsula. Further exploration conducted by him disclosed the existence of this intricate channel. Upon realization that he had been deceived as to the character of the large island, Vancouver gave to this channel the name of Deception Passage and in naming the island he honored his trusted officer, Joseph Whidbey.
Erected by Washington State Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 3.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.
Location. 48° 24.274′ N, 122° 38.683′ W. Marker is in Oak Harbor, Washington, in Island County. Marker is on Deception Pass Bridge (Washington Route 20). This marker is located in the pull-out at the south end of the Deception Pass Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 42999 Deception Pass Bridge, Oak Harbor WA 98277, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Deception Pass (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 31, 2012
2. Deception Pass Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 31, 2012
3. Deception Pass
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 31, 2012
4. Deception Pass Bridge, north side
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 19, 2014
5. Deception Pass Marker (back)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 526 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 6, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 5. submitted on May 29, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
