S.) Expedition - Olympic Peninsula (most names bestowed on landmarks are Chinook jargon, not local native names); reports potatoes being grown by Port Discovery Kallam 1843 City of Victoria (English) founded 1844 James Polk elected U. President 1846 Treaty: Oregon Country transferred from England to U. with border set at 49th parallel (England retained Vancouver Island) 1848 (8/14) Oregon Territory created; bill signed by President Polk; included states WA, OR, ID, some MT, WY 1848 First white man to settle area probably William Jarman who arrived Port Townsend (then "Kah Tai"), settled with Klallam (no property claim) 1849 Polk appointed General Joseph Lane as governor of Oregon Territory 1849 Bureau of Indian Affairs transferred from U. War Department to Interior Department 1849 Vancouver Island declared a British colony 1849 California gold rush; "green gold" in Pacific NW shipped to build California cities 1850-1870 Ferries were sailing sloops or scows, "whitehalls" or canoes, etc.

1850-1859 Decade 1850 The Donation Land Act; 320 acres if single, 640 acres if married 1851 (4/24) Port Townsend settled officially: Charles Bachelder, Alfred Plummer (arrived April 24 from California), with Loren B.

THE QUIMPER PENINSULA The Quimper Peninsula offers some of the best shore diving in the state of Washington.

Point Hudson Point Hudson has a varied topography, with eelgrass along the beach and a steep slope that drops to 45’ at The Dolphin (big concrete piling assembly in the water).Our Adult Education class offers a broad and exciting approach to studying the Bible and applying Christian principles to our daily life. Our Celebration Garden is taking shape on the south side of the church.The Labyrinth is complete and was dedicated on November 1, 2015 When the next phase is completed it will include a memorial wall, a scattering garden, and a gathering place for church events. For 14 years, the fort was a state-ran juvenile treatment center.In 1973, Fort Worden State Park was opened to the public, including extensive abandoned bunkers, an airship balloon hanger, and a lighthouse. Port Townsend Marine Science Center: While you're at Fort Worden, stop by the Port Townsend Marine Science Center to learn about the shoreline environment surrounding you!After being officially settled in 1851, and a decline in the economy in the 1890s, much of the city's Victorian charm has lasted over 120 years and provides great exploratory opportunities for visitors.Here are a few of our favorite historical places to visit in Port Townsend: 1.