Capt. George Vancouver

Historical marker location:

Port Townsend, Washington

( Marker is at the intersection of Water Street and Monroe Street, on the right when traveling west on Water Street.)

Marker installed: 1986

The state's largest city, Seattle, was originally named "New York Alki" by its founders, which means "New York by and by" in Chinook Jargon, a trade language used by Native Americans and early settlers.