Port Gamble Historical Museum Marker - Port Gamble, WA
N 47° 51.341 W 122° 35.006
10T E 531160 N 5300344
This Bicentennial marker is located in front of the Port Gamble Historical Museum in the historic former milltown of Port Gamble, WA.
Waymark Code: WMGD38
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 02/16/2013
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Visitors to the historic town of
Port Gamble are inundated with historical elements throughout the township. Almost every building in this town contains a historical marker that highlights the history of prior occupants. Each marker stands out nicely on painted burgundy boards and gold lettering. The
Port Gamble Historical Museum lies directly behind the Port Gamble General Store and has a small bronze plaque mounted near the front entrance to the museum that reads:
IN THE HISTORIC SPIRIT
OF AMERICA'S
BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONPORT GAMBLE
HISTORIC MUSEUM DEDICATED TO THE MEN AND
WOMEN OF PORT GAMBLE,
WASHINGTON, AND TO THE
FOUNDING FAMILIES OF
POPE & TALBOT, INC.JUNE 9, 1976 |
Port Gamble offers the visitor many sights to see and much history to appreciate as well. This town is also registered as a National Historic Place. If you're ever passing through this town, stop and appreciate all there is to offer here.
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