Elliot Bay Petroglyphs, Seattle

#452 among attractions in Seattle

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The Elliot Bay Petroglyphs, also known as 45KI23, are petroglyphs created before recorded times by the Duwamish people in present-day Seattle. According to various archaeological reports, the petroglyphs "at the southern end of Elliott Bay near the mouth of the Duwamish River", today in Seattle's Industrial District, may have been buried or stolen when the Duwamish estuary and tidal flats were developed and filled during settlement of the city. Richard McClure, a researcher from The Evergreen State College described the inscriptions as "pecked figures of a zoomorphic nature". ()

Coordinates: 47°33'54"N, 122°20'60"W

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West SeattleSeattle United States

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Elliot Bay Petroglyphs – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Living Computers: Museum + Labs, Spokane Street Bridge, West Seattle Bridge collision, West Seattle Bridge.

1.4 miNE
Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum
Living Computers: Museum + Labs, Seattle
36 min walk • Living Computers: Museum + Labs, nestled in the bustling tech hub of Seattle, United States, is a unique establishment that offers a hands-on journey through the evolution of computing technology. This interactive museum stands out as a vibrant celebration of the...
0.5 miNW
Bridge
Spokane Street Bridge, Seattle
13 min walk • The Spokane Street Bridge, also known as the West Seattle Low-Level Bridge, is a concrete double-leaf swing bridge in Seattle, Washington. It carries Southwest Spokane Street over the Duwamish River, connecting Harbor Island to West Seattle. It has two separate end-to-end swing-span sections, each 480 feet long.
0.5 miN
Bridge
West Seattle Bridge collision, Seattle
12 min walk • At 2:38 a.m. on June 11, 1978, the freighter Chavez rammed the West Seattle Bridge over the Duwamish West Waterway, thereby closing it to automobile traffic for the next six years. The pilot and master were both found negligent in causing the collision. The collision led to the opening of the current West Seattle Bridge in 1984.
0.4 miN
Bridge
West Seattle Bridge, Seattle
11 min walk • The high-level West Seattle Bridge, officially the Jeanette Williams Memorial Bridge, is a cantilevered segmental bridge that serves as the primary connection between West Seattle and the rest of the city.
1 miS
Park
South Seattle College Arboretum, Seattle
25 min walk • The South Seattle College Arboretum is a 6-acre arboretum and botanical garden located at the north end of the South Seattle College campus in Seattle, Washington. It is open daily without charge. The Seattle Chinese Garden is adjacent.
1 miW
47°33'36"N • 122°22'8"W
West Seattle Golf Course, Seattle
25 min walk • Golf
1 miN
Island
Harbor Island, Seattle
26 min walk • Harbor Island is an artificial island in the mouth of the Duwamish River in Seattle, Washington, USA, where it empties into Elliott Bay.
0.6 miE
Neighbourhood
Industrial District, Seattle
17 min walk • The Industrial District is the principal industrial area of Seattle, Washington. It is bounded on the west by the Duwamish River and Elliott Bay, beyond which lies Delridge of West Seattle; on the east by Interstate 5, beyond which lies Beacon Hill; on the north by S King and S...
0.5 miSW
Park
Puget Park, Seattle
13 min walk • Puget Park is a part of the West Duwamish Greenbelt east of West Seattle. The Greenbelt encompasses the forest on the eastern slopes of West Seattle. In 1912, the park land was given to the city by the Puget Mill Company. The Seattle Parks Board designated the space as Puget Park.
1 miS
Park
Seattle Chinese Garden, Seattle
25 min walk • The Seattle Chinese Garden is located on 4.6 acres at the north end of the South Seattle Community College campus at 6000 16th Avenue SW, in West Seattle.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Elliot Bay Petroglyphs?

Nearby attractions include West Seattle Bridge, Seattle (11 min walk), West Seattle Bridge collision, Seattle (12 min walk), Spokane Street Bridge, Seattle (13 min walk), Puget Park, Seattle (13 min walk).

How to get to Elliot Bay Petroglyphs by public transport?

The nearest stations to Elliot Bay Petroglyphs:

Bus

East Marginal Way S & S Idaho St • Lines: 113, 121, 122, 123 (13 min walk)
22nd Ave SW & 23rd Ave SW • Lines: 125 (16 min walk)

Light rail

Sodo • Lines: 1 (40 min walk)