Joseph Norton Kessler - Kettle Falls, Washington
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The Joseph Norton Kessler plaque is at the base of the flagpole located at the Kettle Falls Historical Center, north of Kettle Falls on Hwy. 395, turn right before crossing the bridge over the Columbia River.
Waymark Code: WMVTXC
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 05/26/2017
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We visited St. Paul Mission in late October, the interpretive trail was open and is is a relatively short walk around the loop.
There is a flagpole just to the right of the museum. Joseph Norton Kessler was born on May 6, 1907 and died on October 7, 1980. He was a commander in the U.S. Navy and served during World War II.
The plaque is inscribed as follows:
| In Memory of
Joseph Norton Kessler Comm. U.S. Navy Charter Member
Kettle Falls Historical Ctr. Dedicated July 1989
|
About the Center
Our center interprets the Kettle Falls fishery, which has been described as one of the most important historical sites in the Western United States. The center also interprets other historical sites, including the historic St. Paul's Mission, Hudsons Bay's Fort Colville and U.S. Military's Fort Colville.
St. Paul's Mission, and views of the former sites of the the Falls and Fort Colville (now under water), are points of interest along our short interpretive trail. Also look for the old portage road, historic cemetery, and ancient harpoon sharpening stone.
Source: Kettle Falls Historical Center