Indians Attack Seattle! Jan. 26, 1856
Historical Point of Interest
The settlement would have been destroyed but for the presence of the U.S. Sloop of War “Decatur”. Anchored off this point, she fired a volley at the attackers, frightening them into hasty retreat.
Erected National Maritime Day 1959
Marker is on Alaskan Way South near Yesler Way, on the right when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
