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Tumwater commission considers large 'College Trail' and historic‑highway signage plan
Summary
At its Nov. 20 meeting the Tumwater Historic Preservation Commission heard a resident and a detailed presentation proposing a citywide series of 'College Trail' and historic Highway 1/99 signs to mark the College Trail and other local landmarks; commissioners discussed costs, permitting and tribal consultation but took no formal vote on the signage plan.
The Tumwater Historic Preservation Commission on Nov. 20 heard a presentation proposing a citywide program of 'College Trail' and historic-highway signs to mark Indigenous trails, early‑settler routes and local landmarks.
The proposal, presented by David (first referenced in the record as David McHenry) with assistance from Darlene, would place repeated markers at key approach points — including the southern and northern gateways, the Davis‑Meeker oak near the airport, school frontages, the Bush homestead vicinity, and at Brewery Falls Park — to create a consistent place‑name impression for drivers and residents. A resident, Eric Johansson, urged the commission to recognize…
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