Historical Markers in King County, Washington
1890 Seattle Fire Department Bell
50th Anniversary of First Presbyterian Church of Seattle
A Route Still in Use
Admiral Way Totem Pole
Alexis Hotel / Globe Building
Anhalt Hall
Assay Office
Austin A. Bell Building
Ballard Avenue Historic District / Ballard City Hall Bell
Ballard Hardware
Ballard Livery & Transfer
Ballast Island
Barney Clark Memorial Court
Beebe Building
Bell Street Bridge
Bell Street Terminal, Pier 66
Belltown Pan
Birthplace of United Parcel Service
Boeing Field
Boeing's Lake Union Seaplane Hangar
Broadway High School
Bruce Pavitt and Jonathan Poneman (Sub Pop Records)
Burke Building Remnants
Cannabis City - Seattle's First Pot Shop
Carkeek Park
Carson D. Boren
Celebration Rose Garden
Chief Seattle
Chinese American Soldiers Memorial
Chopard Block
Chrysler Building
Colman Building
Colman Dock
Colonial Hotel
Cors and Wegener Building
Crystal Pool
De La Mar Apartments
Eagle Building
Earl Layman Street Clock
Early Skykomish
Elda Behm's Paradise Garden
Emil Fredreksen Memorial
Enquist Block
Everett G. DuPen
Exchange Building
Father William Sullivan
Fire Bell No. 4
First Avenue
First Post Office in Seattle
First Presbyterian Church Cornerstone
First Presbyterian Church of Seattle World War II Memorial
First Presbyterian Church of Seattle World War Memorial
First School in Seattle
First Seattle Log Cabin
Fisher Building
Foster Landing at Foster Homestead
Fremont Bridge
Fremont Saloon
G.B. Sanborn Building
George Ward House
George Washington
Gerard Schwarz
Grand Central Hotel
Grand Pacific Hotel
Great Northern Tunnel
Guiry/Schillestad Buildings
Halverson's Dry Goods
Hansen Building
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
How Big Was Japantown?
How Did Fire Forge the City?
How Did Water Become Land?
Indians Attack Seattle! Jan. 26, 1856
Information Booth
Interurban Building
Interurban Building
Japanese American Remembrance Garden
John Harte McGraw
Joseph Foster Tree
Joshua Greene
Junction Building
King Street Station
Kings St. Coal Wharf - Skinner & Eddy Shipyards - Site of Hooverville
Kutzner Block
Lenin in Fremont
Lou Grahams Sporting House
L'Amourita
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park
Matthes Block
Mayer Plaza
Maynard Building
Medal of Honor Memorial
Merchants Cafe
Mural at Bergen Place
Mutual Life Building
National Rosie the Riveter Memorial Rose Garden
Naval Training Station Seattle
Olsen Furniture
Original Site of the University of Washington
Owl Saloon
Palmer Building
Pantages House
Paul G. Allen & Bill Gates
Pioneer Building
Pioneer Square Historic District
POW/MIA Memorial Plaza
Princess Hotel
Red Brick Road
Salt Water State Park
Salvation Army Site
Scandinavian-American Bank
Schwabachers Store
Scion of the Washington Elm
Seattle Chinatown Gate
Seattle Fisherman's Memorial
Seattle's Pioneers - The Maples
Seattles First Pier
Seike Japanese Garden
Site of the Smaller Fort
Site of University of Washington
Site of Yeslers Pavilion
Smith and Squire Buildings
Smith Tower
Snowsheds Needed Solid Support
Snowsheds Protected the Railway
Speakeasy Café
Start of Seattle Fire Site
Steamer Idaho Wreckage
Supply Laundry Building
The Ballard Avenue Landmark District Historic Marker Project
The Baroness Hotel
The Broderick Building
The Brooklyn Building
The Curtiss Building
The First Commercial Monorail in the United States
The First Presbyterian Church of Seattle, Washington
The Freedom Shrine
The Fremont Troll
The Future Is On the Wing
The Gessner Mansion
The Goldsmith Building
The Holyoke Building
The Old Shell House
The Paramount Theatre
The Pioneer Square Pergola
The Reverend George Whitworth Grave
The Saar Pioneer Cemetery
The Seattle Public Library
The St. Charles Apartments
The Victory Garden
The Visit of President Theodore Roosevelts Great White Fleet
The White Chapel District
Theisen Block
Triangle Hotel and Bar
Trinity Parish Church
Twin Tunnels Bored Through Granite
Union Station
United Confederate Veterans Memorial
UPS - Celebrating 100 years of Service
Victory Square
Vision
Waterfront History
Welcome to The Public Market
Westlake and Dexter Historic Shelter
What do you need to rush for gold?
White Front and St. Paul Saloons
Why Are the Piers Angled?
Wildwood Station Rainier Avenue Historic Shelter
Women's University Club of Seattle
You're Now a Part of History
"This Market Is Yours"
"Ton of Gold"
Miike Maru
Great White Fleet
About King County
King County Timeline
King County, Washington, located in the Pacific Northwest, is rich in history dating back thousands of years. The region was originally inhabited by the Duwamish and other Native American tribes who relied on the abundant natural resources for their livelihood. In the late 18th century, European explorers, such as Captain George Vancouver, began to explore and map the area.
In the mid-19th century, European settlers arrived in the area, attracted by the vast timber resources and potential for agriculture. As more settlers arrived, the population grew, and the community of Seattle was established in 1851. The County was named after Vice President William R. King, who served under President Franklin Pierce.
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the region experienced significant economic growth, largely due to the timber industry and the Klondike Gold Rush. Seattle became a major transportation hub, connecting the Pacific Northwest to the rest of the country through railroad and shipping routes. The city also saw the emergence of industries such as fishing, shipbuilding, and manufacturing.
In the mid-20th century, King County became a major center for technology and aerospace industries. Companies like Boeing and Microsoft found their roots in the region, leading to a population boom and economic prosperity. Today, King County is known for its vibrant city life in Seattle with its thriving arts and culture scene, renowned coffee culture, and a hub for technology and innovation. The county also offers an abundance of natural beauty with its mountains, lakes, and national parks, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
In the mid-19th century, European settlers arrived in the area, attracted by the vast timber resources and potential for agriculture. As more settlers arrived, the population grew, and the community of Seattle was established in 1851. The County was named after Vice President William R. King, who served under President Franklin Pierce.
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the region experienced significant economic growth, largely due to the timber industry and the Klondike Gold Rush. Seattle became a major transportation hub, connecting the Pacific Northwest to the rest of the country through railroad and shipping routes. The city also saw the emergence of industries such as fishing, shipbuilding, and manufacturing.
In the mid-20th century, King County became a major center for technology and aerospace industries. Companies like Boeing and Microsoft found their roots in the region, leading to a population boom and economic prosperity. Today, King County is known for its vibrant city life in Seattle with its thriving arts and culture scene, renowned coffee culture, and a hub for technology and innovation. The county also offers an abundance of natural beauty with its mountains, lakes, and national parks, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
King County Timeline
This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of King County, Washington.
- 1852 - King County is established as a county in the Washington Territory
- 1853 - Seattle is founded as a town in King County
- 1872 - The Great Seattle Fire destroys much of downtown Seattle
- 1889 - The Great Seattle Fire of 1889 leads to the city's rapid rebuilding using brick and stone instead of wood
- 1912 - The opening of the Lake Washington Ship Canal connects Lake Washington and Puget Sound
- 1962 - Seattle hosts the Century 21 Exposition, also known as the Seattle World's Fair
- 1970 - The Boeing Company becomes a major employer in King County
- 1990 - King County surpasses the one million population mark
- 2001 - The Nisqually earthquake causes damage in parts of King County
- 2007 - The opening of the Link light rail system, the first in the county