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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Jefferson County

 
Clickable Map of Jefferson County, Washington and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Jefferson County, WA (81) Clallam County, WA (20) Grays Harbor County, WA (16) Island County, WA (47) Kitsap County, WA (27) Mason County, WA (5) San Juan County, WA (6)  JeffersonCounty(81) Jefferson County (81)  ClallamCounty(20) Clallam County (20)  GraysHarborCounty(16) Grays Harbor County (16)  IslandCounty(47) Island County (47)  KitsapCounty(27) Kitsap County (27)  MasonCounty(5) Mason County (5)  (6) San Juan County (6)
Port Townsend is the county seat for Jefferson County
Adjacent to Jefferson County, Washington
Clallam County (20)  ►
Grays Harbor County (16)  ►
Island County (47)  ►
Kitsap County (27)  ►
Mason County (5)  ►
San Juan County (6)  ►
 
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1 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Brinnon — An Abundant Backyard —
Near Washington Route 106.
2 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Brinnon — At Home in the Outdoors —
Near Duckabrush Road.
3 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Brinnon — Home and Office —
Near Duckabrush Road.
4 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Brinnon — Interrorem: Interim or Enduring? —
Near Duckabrush Road.
5 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Brinnon — Loyalty, Courage & Common Sense —
Near Washington Route 106.
6 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Brinnon — The Ranger Hole —
Near Washington Route 106.
7 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Forks — Sv. Nikolai Mission — Storm at Sea, War on Land —
Near Upper Hoh Road 0.1 miles east of Linder Creek Lane, on the left when traveling east.
8 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Forks — Anna Petrovna - Timothei Tarakanov —
Near Upper Hoh Road 0.1 miles east of Linder Creek Lane, on the left when traveling east.
9 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Forks — Escape to the Hoh River Leads to Captivity — Makah Tribe Encounter & Rescue —
Near Upper Hoh Road 0.1 miles east of Linder Creek Lane, on the left when traveling east.
10 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Forks — Hoh Indian Tribe —
Near Upper Hoh Road 0.1 miles east of Linder Creek Lane, on the left when traveling east.
11 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Forks — Quileute Indian Tribe —
Near Upper Hoh Road 0.1 miles east of Linder Creek Lane, on the left when traveling east.
12 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Gardiner — Captain George Vancouver R.N.
On Olympic Highway (U.S. 101 at milepost 278) north of Old Gardiner Road, on the right when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.
13 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Gardiner, Contractor's Gulch — Captain George Vancouver's Exploration of the Waters —
On Olympic Highway (U.S. 101 at milepost 278), 0.1 miles north of Old Gardiner Rd, on the right when traveling west.
14 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — The čičməhαn Trail — A Self Guided Tour of Historical Sites in Scenic Port Townsend, Washington —
On Water Street at Monroe Street, on the left when traveling east on Water Street.
15 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Bell Tower — 1890 —
On Tyler Street just south of Jefferson Street.
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16 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Bounty of the Bay — The Story of a Royal Repast, 1859 —
Near Taylor Street.
17 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Canoes Were Made Of Locally Available Materials — Coast Salish Canoe Culture —
On Water Street east of Monroe Street, on the right when traveling east.
18 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Capt. George Vancouver —
On Water Street at Monroe Street, on the right when traveling west on Water Street.
19 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Cemetery — A Field of Stones —
On Spruce Street north of W Street, on the right when traveling north.
20 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Chetzemoka — In Memory Of —
Near Blaine Street.
21 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Chief Chetzemoka — Coast Salish Canoe Culture —
On Water Street east of Monroe Street, on the right when traveling east.
22 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Chief Chetzemoka —
Near Blaine Street.
23 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Chinese Exclusion Act —
On Washington Street at Adams Street, on the right when traveling east on Washington Street.
24 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Citizens Independent Telephone Company —
On Water Street at Taylor Street, on the left when traveling east on Water Street.
25 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Civil War Memorial — 1861 • 1865 —
Near Discover Road.
26 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Crimping — Hidden History —
On Water Street east of Quincy Street, on the left when traveling east.
27 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Early Cabin — Hidden History —
On Water Street at Tyler Street, on the left when traveling east on Water Street.
28 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Fire Bell Tower — Port Townsend —
On Jefferson Street at Tyler Street, on the left on Jefferson Street.
29 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Fire! — Hidden History —
On Madison Street north of Water Street, on the right when traveling north.
30 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Fowler Building — The čičməhαn Trail Stop 6 —
On Adams Street north of Water Street, on the right when traveling north.
31 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Haller Fountain — Port Townsend Wayfinding Project —
On Washington Street at Taylor Street, on the left when traveling east on Washington Street.
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32 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Hastings Building — Registered State Historic Place —
On Water Street at Taylor Street, on the right when traveling east on Water Street.
33 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Historic City Hall — Port Townsend —
On Water Street east of Madison Street, on the right when traveling east.
34 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — 2014 — Honoring Eleanor Stopps — Courting Pigeon Guillemots — Artist: Tony Angell —
On Water Street east of Monroe Street, on the right when traveling east.
35 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Honoring Marvin Glenn Shields CMA3, USN — Courage and Patriotism Above and Beyond the Call of Duty — 1939-1965 —
On West Sims Way 0.1 miles south of 10th Street, on the left when traveling south.
36 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Hudson Beach / Big Heart — The čičməhαn Trail Stop 2 —
Near Hudson Street.
37 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — InterTribal Canoe Journey — Coast Salish Canoe Culture —
On Water Street east of Monroe Street, on the right when traveling east.
38 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Intertribal Trade — Coast Salish Canoe Culture —
On Water Street east of Monroe Street, on the right when traveling east.
39 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Jefferson County Courthouse — Registered National Historic Place —
On Jefferson Street at Cass Street, on the right when traveling west on Jefferson Street.
40 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Jefferson County Memorial Athletic Field World Wars Memorial —
On Washington Street at Madison Street, on the left when traveling east on Washington Street.
41 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Kah Tai Prairie Preserve —
Near Scott Street.
42 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Korean War Memorial — Freedom is not Free —
On Jefferson Street east of Jackson Street, on the left when traveling east.
43 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Kuhn Building — 1892 —
On Water Street near Polk Street, on the right when traveling west.
44 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Marvin Glenn Shields — Construction Mechanic 3rd Class — Sole Seabee Medal of Honor Recipient —
On Water Street at Monroe Street, on the left when traveling east on Water Street.
45 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Marvin Glenn Shields — Congressional Medal of Honor — 1939-1965
Near West Sims Way 0.1 miles south of 10th Street, on the left when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
46 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Partnering With The Northwest Maritime Center With A Shared Respect For The Sea — Coast Salish Canoe Culture —
On Water Street east of Monroe Street, on the right when traveling east.
47 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Point Hudson —
On Water Street at Jackson Street, on the left when traveling east on Water Street.
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48 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Point Hudson — The čičməhαn Trail Stop 3 —
On Hudson Street, on the right when traveling south.
49 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Point Hudson History — Rotary Centennial Path —
On Hudson Street north of Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling north.
50 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Point Hudson Shoreline — Rotary Centennial Path —
On Hudson Street south of Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling south.
51 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Point Wilson Light — U.S. Coast Guard —
On Harbor Defense Way east of Knapp Circle.
52 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — 48 — Point Wilson Lighthouse — Registered National Historic Place —
On Battery Way East.
53 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Port Townsend — Hidden History —
On Washington Street at Taylor Street, on the left when traveling east on Washington Street.
54 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Port Townsend City Hall — Registered National Historic Place —
On Water Street at Madison Street, on the right when traveling west on Water Street.
55 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Port Townsend's Waterfront — Then and Now —
Near Taylor Street.
56 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Preservation — Hidden History —
On Water Street just east of Adams Street, on the right when traveling east.
57 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — qatαy Prairie — The čičməhαn Trail Stop 14 —
Near Scott Street.
58 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Railroad — Hidden History —
On Water Street at Taylor Street, on the right when traveling west on Water Street.
59 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — 44 — Rothschild House —
Near Taylor Street at Franklin Street.
60 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Sailing Ships —
On Water Street at Jackson Street, on the right when traveling east on Water Street.
61 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Sentinel Rock — The čičməhαn Trail Stop 13 —
Near Scott Street.
62 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Site of Port Townsend's First Settlers' Cabin — Port Townsend Sesquicentennial 1851-2001 —
On Water Street at Tyler Street, on the left when traveling east on Water Street.
63 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Smuggling — Hidden History —
On Water Street at Taylor Street, on the left when traveling east on Water Street.
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64 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Starrett House —
On Adams Street north of Clay Street, on the right when traveling north.
65 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — The Belmont — Est. 1889 —
On Water Street east of Tyler Street, on the right when traveling east.
66 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — The Haller Fountain — dedicated 1906 —
On Washington Street at Taylor Street, on the right when traveling west on Washington Street.
67 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — 13 — The Leader Building —
On Adams Street north of Water Street, on the right when traveling north.
68 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — The S'Klallams, The Strong People — Coast Salish Canoe Culture —
On Water Street east of Monroe Street, on the right when traveling east.
69 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — The Unique Coast Salish Design — Coast Salish Canoe Culture —
On Water Street east of Monroe Street, on the right when traveling east.
70 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — The Welcome Totem Pole — at the Northwest Maritime Center —
On Water Street at Monroe Street, on the right when traveling east on Water Street.
71 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Trade With Newcomers — Coast Salish Canoe Culture —
On Water Street east of Monroe Street, on the right when traveling east.
72 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — U.S. Coast Guard Memorial — Semper Paratus —
On Jefferson Street east of Jackson Street, on the left when traveling east.
73 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — U.S.S. Marvin Shields (DE-1066) — First Ship of the Fleet to Bear the Name — 1971 —
On Water Street at Monroe Street, on the left when traveling east on Water Street.
74 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Union Wharf — Hidden History —
On Water Street at Taylor Street, on the right when traveling east on Water Street.
75 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Union Wharf / Indian Island — The čičməhαn Trail Stop 7 —
Near Taylor Street.
76 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Union Wharf: A Century of Continuous Service —
On Taylor Street south of Water Street, on the right when traveling south.
77 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Village at Memorial Field — The čičməhαn Trail Stop 5 —
On Washington Street at Madison Street, on the left when traveling east on Washington Street.
78 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Water — Hidden History —
On Water Street at Polk Street, on the right when traveling east on Water Street.
79 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Welcome to Port Townsend: Washington's Victorian Seaport —
Near Taylor Street.
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80 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — World War Memorial — 1917 - 1918 — They Gave All —
On Jefferson Street at Cass Street, on the right when traveling west on Jefferson Street.
81 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Sequim — Discovery Bay —
On Olympic Highway (U.S. 101) west of 1st Street, on the right when traveling west.
 
 
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Nov. 11, 2026