Gateway to Carbon Glacier - Wilkeson, Washington
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adh73
N 47° 06.394 W 122° 02.837
10T E 572286 N 5217446
Quick Description: This is the sign that greets visitors to Wilkeson, Washington.
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 7/24/2009 6:12:25 PM
Waymark Code: WM6VQ0
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Long Description:
The welcome sign at Wilkeson, Washington is an arch that spans
the highway leading into the town. In the photos there are banners
strung under the sign for the 100th anniversary of the town's
founding. The celebration was held on July 18, 2009. The town was
named for Samuel Wilkeson, whose family was active in local coal
mining.
The motto on the sign reads:
Wilkeson Coal Mines Wilkeson Sandstone
Gateway to Carbon Glacier
Carbon glacier is on Mt. Rainier, which is nearby.