Snohomish in Snohomish County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Ferguson Cottage
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2021
1. Ferguson Cottage Marker
was Snohomish County's first courthouse,
first post office and our first city hall.
Originally built in Steilacoom
and delivered by steamship in 1859.
It was also the home of city founder,
Emory Canda Ferguson
(1833-1911)
Erected 2010.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 47° 54.623′ N, 122° 5.628′ W. Marker is in Snohomish, Washington, in Snohomish County. Marker can be reached from City of Snohomish River Front Trail. Marker is located on a walking trail, two (level) minutes from the parking lot at Cady Landing. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 50 Maple Street, Snohomish WA 98290, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 901 First Street Building, 1900 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mary Low Sinclair (about 300 feet away); The Ferguson Family (about 300 feet away); Site of Commercial Bank & Wilbur Pharmacy (about 400 feet away); Snohomish Public Library (about 500 feet away); Love at First Sight (about 600 feet away);
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Also see . . .
1. The Ferguson Cottage. Snohomish Storie website entry (Submitted on June 13, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Early Snohomish Heritage Trail. Snohomish Stories website entry (Submitted on June 13, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. Emory C. Ferguson. Wikipedia entry:
Ferguson was eulogized as the "Father of Snohomish" (Submitted on April 8, 2014, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Warner Blake, March 28, 2014
2. Ferguson Cottage Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2021
3. Ferguson Cottage Marker (looking north)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2021
4. Ferguson Cottage Marker (looking south)
Photographed By David Dilgard Drawling
5. Ferguson Cottage
Public Domain
6. Emory Canda Ferguson c. 1889
Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2014, by Warner Blake of Snohomish, WA Washington. This page has been viewed 588 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 6, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on March 28, 2014, by Warner Blake of Snohomish, WA Washington. 3, 4. submitted on August 6, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 5, 6. submitted on April 8, 2014, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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