Samuel "Sam" Hill's Grave, Maryhill, Washington
Posted by: Rose Red
N 45° 41.618 W 120° 48.396
10T E 670774 N 5062348
Samuel "Sam" Hill constructed the Stonehenge replica. His solitary tombstone is below Stonehenge. It can be reached by rock steps or take the lower path through the field.
Waymark Code: WM75B7
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 09/04/2009
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In 1908, Samuel "Sam" Hill bought 7,000 acres on these slopes. He built a 34-block townsite with a church, hotel, store, offices, garage and shops. It was destroyed in a fire. He built ten miles of Washington's first rural paved roads. He built an old world chateau, Maryhill. He also constructed the Stonehenge replica. His solitary tombstone is below Stonehenge. It can be reached by rock steps or take the lower path through the field.
First Name: Samuel "Sam"
Last Name: Hill
Born: 05/13/1857
Died: 02/25/1931
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