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Historic Sites in Washington
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Whitman Mission National Historical Site
Commemorates one of the area's first missions, founded in 1836
by Dr. Marcus and Narcissa Whitman. This was the scene of a
massacre by Native Americans in 1847. Located 7 miles west of
Walla Walla on Hwy 12. For information call: (509)522-6360
Fort Vancouver Historical Site
From 1825 to 1849, Fort Vancouver was the site of the western
headquarters of the Hudson Bay Company's fur trading operations.
Under the leadership of John McLoughlin, the fort became the
center of political, cultural, commercial and manufacturing
activities in the Pacific Northwest. When American pioneers
arrived in the Oregon county during the 1830s and 1840s, they
came to Fort Vancouver for supplies to begin their farms.
Located in Vancouver.
San Juan Island National Historical Park
Commemorates Anglo-American territorial rivalry. The islands
were the subject of a territorial debate due to inexact wording
in the U.S. - Canada boundary treaty, but also the stage for an
international incident commonly referred to as the "Pig War".
The islands were occupied by both American and British citizens
and military, both encampments are now part of the San Juan
Island National Historic Park. In 1859, one of 25 American
settlers, Lyman A Cutler, got tired of a British owned pig
rooting in his potato patch; he shot and killed it. The owner
insisted that Cutler pay for the pig, when he refused, the
Englishman insisted he be brought to trial. The American refused
to participate. The soldiers, bored most of the time, as no
shots were fired, remained there until the matter was settled by
arbitration 13 years later by Kaiser Wilhem I, who gave the San
Juans to the United States. The pig was the only casualty. For
information call: (360)378-2240
Pioneer Square
American's original "Skid Road" and Seattle's oldest and most
famous neighborhood is now a 15 block National Historic
District. Step into the past and learn about the beginnings of
this vibrant city. First settled in 1856, Seattle is a young
city, but one with an exciting history.
Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park
News of the gold strike in Canada's Yukon Territory spread from
Seattle across the country, and from here most prospector's left
for the gold fields. Today the park has a visitor center in the
Pioneer Square Historic District, the center of the Gold Rush
activity. For information call: (206) 553-7220
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