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Historical Markers in Tacoma, Washington

 
Clickable Map of Pierce 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 Pierce County, WA (108) King County, WA (192) Kitsap County, WA (23) Kittitas County, WA (13) Lewis County, WA (9) Mason County, WA (4) Thurston County, WA (28) Yakima County, WA (21)  PierceCounty(108) Pierce County (108)  KingCounty(192) King County (192)  KitsapCounty(23) Kitsap County (23)  KittitasCounty(13) Kittitas County (13)  LewisCounty(9) Lewis County (9)  MasonCounty(4) Mason County (4)  ThurstonCounty(28) Thurston County (28)  YakimaCounty(21) Yakima County (21)
Tacoma is the county seat for Pierce County
Tacoma is in Pierce County
      Pierce County (108)  
ADJACENT TO PIERCE COUNTY
      King County (192)  
      Kitsap County (23)  
      Kittitas County (13)  
      Lewis County (9)  
      Mason County (4)  
      Thurston County (28)  
      Yakima County (21)  
 
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1 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma — Bell and Pump House
From the Daily Ledger, Tacoma Washington, Sunday, June 15, 1913: "The Browns Point bell was cast in 1855 by Bernard & Co. bell foundry in Philadelphia, and was brought around the Horn in 1857 by the first lighthouse tender to come to . . . Map (db m180046) HM
2 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma — Boat House and Oil House
Boat House The Boat House and Boat Ramp were built in 1905. Light keeper Oscar Brown's primary means of transportation was a boat and several times per week he rowed to Tacoma for his mail and supplies, once bringing back a young calf. . . . Map (db m180067) HM
3 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma — Browns Point Light Station
Documented history of Puget Sound began in 1792, when Captain George Vancouver, sailing for King George III of England, explored and charted this expansive waterway. He named the large inland waterway Puget Sound for his first mate, Peter . . . Map (db m180081) HM
4 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma — Captain George Vancouver at Browns Point
. . . Map (db m180060) HM
5 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma — Crew Quarters
In 1952, the Coast Guard authorized construction of a Crew Quarters to house two men to help with the care of the light station. Built with pieces of barracks suplused from another station, this small wood frame building had a kitchen, bunk . . . Map (db m180057) HM
6 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma — Generator Building
Constructed in 1945 by the U.S. Coast Guard, this concrete building sits 25 feet behind the lighthouse. It held the backup generator for the lighthouse light and foghorn, and served as the watch room for the light keepers. The watch room was . . . Map (db m180084) HM
7 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma — Light Keeper's Cottage
The first lighthouse and this cottage were built during the summer of 1903 by the United States Lighthouse Service. The tender Heather delivered Oscar Brown and his wife Annie, along with their furniture which included an upright . . . Map (db m180058) HM
8 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma — The Browns Point Boat House and Oil House Reported permanently removed
The Boat House and Boat Ramp were built in 1905 for a surf boat that was necessary for a light keeper. Oscar Brown's primary means of transportation and communication was by rowboat. Several times per week he rowed to Tacoma for his mail, supplies . . . Map (db m197551) HM
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9 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma — The Browns Point Light Keeper's Cottage
Much of the Browns Point Light Keeper's cottage story is the story of Oscar Brown, its first and longest occupant. Oscar and Annie Brown arrived at Browns Point on a United States Government boat October 26, 1903 with their personal belongings, . . . Map (db m197225) HM
10 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma — The Browns Point Lighthouse
The United States Lighthouse Service hung an acetylene, white light lens lantern from a post on this site December 12, 1887. A light keeper rowed out to Browns Point from Tacoma once a week to change the wick and polish the lantern, The light guided . . . Map (db m197215) HM
11 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma — The Browns Point Lighthouse Bell and Pump House Reported permanently removed
From the Daily Ledger, Tacoma, Washington, Sunday, June 15th, 1913
“ The Browns Point bell was cast in 1855 by Bernard & Co, bell foundry in Philadelphia, and was brought around the Horn in 1857 by the first lighthouse tender . . . Map (db m197552) HM
12 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma — The Dash Point Dock
on the point was first built in 1907 marking the beginnings of residential community life here. The dock provided access to this former Salish Indian gathering spot. Soon lost to the elements, a second dock was built farther down the beach, and . . . Map (db m180091) HM
13 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma, New Tacoma — George Francis Train
In Commemoration of George Francis Train's Record Around the World Trip Point of Departure and Return March 19, 1890 - May 24, 1890 Time 67 Days 13 HoursMap (db m175304) HM
14 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma, New Tacoma — In Honor of Rossell G. O’Brien
In honor of Rossell G. O’Brien who in the Bostwick Building, Tacoma, Washington, on October 18, 1893, during regular session of the Washington Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the USA, did originate the custom of standing . . . Map (db m220486) HM
15 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma, New Tacoma — Murray Morgan Bridge Rehabilitation
Murray Morgan Bridge History
1873 Northern Pacific Railroad chooses Tacoma as its western terminus 1895 Swing bridge on 11th Street over City Waterway completed 1913 City constructs current vertical lift bridge; opens . . . Map (db m197161) HM
16 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma, New Tacoma — Old City HallRegistered National Historic Place
Under the provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of October 16, 1966, this property possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating American history Placed on the National Register on May 17, 1974 by the . . . Map (db m197160) HM
17 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma, North End — Alice Maude Smith, M.D.1867 - 1938
Despite the attempted interference by her physician peers, Dr. Alice Maude Smith came to Tacoma from Chicago in 1898 where she built a successful practice.Map (db m99341) HM
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18 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma, North End — Birthplace of Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby
Birthplace of Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby May 2, 1904Map (db m175301) HM
19 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma, North End — Building the Cabin
One person can build a log cabin with very few tools. Carr felled the trees surrounding his home site. Notched ends fit together, with quartered saplings to fill the gaps between the logs. Cedar shingles covered the roof. The front porch and rear . . . Map (db m157829) HM
20 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma, North End — Coming of the Railroad to Tacoma
"When becoming fully satisfied that Commencement Bay was the best harbor in the Sound, had the best supply of fresh water, and by far the best approaches and surroundings, and from twenty-five miles the best geographical position, I . . . Map (db m157739) HM
21 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma, North End — Community Life in Old Tacoma
Family and community life were always a part of the Tacoma City settlement. Residents contributed funds for a school building in 1869. J.P Stewart was the first teacher for thirteen students. In 1873, mill workers built St. Peter's Church . . . Map (db m157747) HM
22 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma, North End — Emma Smith Devoe1848 - 1927
Emma Smith Devoe moved to Tacoma in 1905. She was President of the Washington Equal Suffrage Association and worked constantly to win the women's right to vote.Map (db m99340) HM
23 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma, North End — Ester Allstrum1873 - 1917
Ester Allstrum was a well respected Tacoma food inspector. National magazines recognized her as "the woman who has made Tacoma famous for its model food ordinance."Map (db m168252) HM
24 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma, North End — Fannie C. Paddock1831 - 1881
Fannie Paddock moved from New York to Tacoma to build Tacoma's first hospital. Fannie died on her trip to Tacoma, but in 1882 the Fannie C. Paddock Memorial Hospital was dedicated.Map (db m99339) HM
25 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma, North End — First House in Tacoma
Built in 1865 25 yards S.E. from here by Job Carr Tacoma's first settler, mayor, postmaster, judicial officer, notary publicMap (db m174992) HM
26 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma, North End — Janet Elder Steele1840-1894
Janet Elder Steele built the first hotel in Old Town in 1869 at the corner of 30th and Carr Streets. Operating until 1883, the hotel had 24 rooms and was famous for its good food and cleanliness.Map (db m157587) HM
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27 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma, North End — Jennie Jones1888 - 1963
A teacher at Grant Elementary for 37 years, Miss Jones' teaching style was ahead of its time using imaginative art and exploration. She developed close relationships with her students.Map (db m99471) HM
28 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma, North End — Job Carr's Cabin"Birthplace of Tacoma"
Job Carr, a recently discharged Union war veteran, came to Commencement Bay in 1864. In the winter of 1864-65 he began clearing land for a small log cabin near today's North 30th and McCarver in an area now called Old Town Tacoma. By . . . Map (db m157618) HM
29 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma, North End — Margaret Meeker Davis1881-1960
Margaret (Maggie) Davis was a Puyallup Indian. Married at 16, she raised 14 children in Old Tacoma. She would strap her children to her back and row across the bay to Vashon to dig for clams.Map (db m157830) HM
30 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma, North End — Nettie Asberry1865 - 1968
In 1883 Nettie Asberry earned her doctorate degree in music. She helped establish the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in Tacoma in the early 1900's.Map (db m99329) HM
31 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma, North End — Our First Settlers
For thousands of years, S'Puyalupubsh (Puyallup) Indian fisherman camped at this site to fish, dig clams, and preserve their catch. They also rested here to await the changing tide before traveling through the Tacoma Narrows. They called this . . . Map (db m157749) HM
32 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma, North End — Tacoma City
You are standing in the middle of Tacoma City. Morton McCarver laid out the town in 1869. At that time forests covered the area, but were soon logged by the Hanson, Akerson mill, located down the hill from this site. There were enough people . . . Map (db m157827) HM
33 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma, North End — The Job Carr Family
Job Carr and Rebecca Pittman were married in 1840 in Richmond, Indiana where they raised four children; Anthony, Howard, Marietta, and Margaret. Job, a Quaker, enlisted in the Civil War at the age of 48 and after three years he was discharged. In . . . Map (db m157745) HM
34 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma, South Tacoma — Morton Matthew McCarver
Morton Matthew McCarver General Iowa and Oregon Militias Born in Madison County, Kentucky, January 14, 1807 Died at Tacoma, Washington, April 17, 1875 Pioneer and founder of Burlington, Iowa – 1883 · Linnton, Oregon – 1843 · Tacoma, Washington . . . Map (db m221083) HM
35 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma, West End — Captain Charles Wilkes
Captain Charles Wilkes, commanding a United States exploring expedition, visited this vicinity in 1841 and left the names Point Defiance, Neill Point, Commencement Bay, Maury Island, Robinson's Point, Colvos Passage, Gig Harbor and Fox Island. . . . Map (db m223943) HM
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36 Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma, West End — Ten Inch Shell From U.S.S. Maine
The Property of John R. Thompson Camp Number One United Spanish War Veterans TacomaMap (db m56347) HM
 
 
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