Tumwater in Thurston County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

Ancient Trading Path

Photographed By Shirley A Stirling, May 9, 2024

1. Ancient Trading Path Marker

Inscription.
Near this location passed an important traditional trading path. First forged by game animals, later followed by Native Americans, fur-traders from the Hudson's Bay Company, and American pioneers who established a permanent settlement here in 1845. Known as the Cowlitz Trail, it was the overland route between Puget Sound and Fort Vancouver on the Columbia River, where it linked with eastern trails.

National Society Daughters of the American Colonists. Project of the 2000-3 Administration. Mary Ann Groome Hepler, National President

Erected by National Society Daughters of the American Colonists.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Colonists series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.

Location. 47° 1.247′ N, 122° 54.187′ W. Marker is in Tumwater, Washington, in Thurston County. Marker can be reached from Deschutes Way Southwest, on the left. This marker is on the internal drive within Tumwater Historical Park, near the water. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 802 Deschutes Way SW, Olympia WA 98501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Crosby House

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(about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Lone Tree (approx. 0.6 miles away); Thurston County (approx. ¾ mile away); The Medal of Honor Monument (approx. 1.1 miles away); POW AND MIA Monument (approx. 1.1 miles away); The First William Winlock Miller High School (approx. 1.1 miles away); Putting down roots (approx. 1.1 miles away); Washington's State Capitol Design (approx. 1.2 miles away).

More about this marker. Though this is listed as a national project, the marker was installed by the local Daughters of the American Colonists and cleaned in May 2024.

Photographed By Shirley A Stirling, May 9, 2024

2. Ancient Trading Path Marker

Photographed By Shirley A Stirling, May 9, 2024

3. Ancient Trading Path Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2024, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. This page has been viewed 35 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 10, 2024, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.