A Route Still in Use

Historical marker location:

Skykomish, Washington

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Stevens Pass Highway (U.S. 2) and Old Cascade Highway, on the right when traveling west.)

Iron Goat Trail. MP 1718.98.

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.