August 29, 1851
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy
N 46° 26.326 W 122° 50.715
10T E 511887 N 5142811
This sign is along Wash. Hwy. 505 in Toledo.
Waymark Code: WMZF6
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 11/23/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Hikenutty
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This sign is at west end of Cowlitz River Bridge on Wash. Hwy. 505 in Toledo.

Marker Name: August 29, 1851
Marker Text: A convention, held at Cowlitz, 1 mile south, formulated a petition asking Congress to divide Oregon. Acting on this, Washington Territory was created. President Fillmore signed the act March 2, 1853. This memorial erected by Washington State Historical Society, 1922.

Marker Name: August 29, 1851

Marker Type: City

Town name: Toledo

Date marker was placed: 1922

Placer: Washington State Historical Society

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