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Port Townsend in Jefferson County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
 

Capt. George Vancouver

 
 
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Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 19, 2015
1. Historical Marker Marker
Inscription. Commemorating Capt. George Vancouver’s discovery, landing & naming of Port Townsend in honor of the Marquis of Townshend, May 7, 1792.

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. Marker 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.
 
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 čičməhán 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
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(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.
 
American Legion with the Historical Marker Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 19, 2015
2. American Legion with the Historical Marker Marker
 
 
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 313 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2015, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.

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