Monument 1 - Point Roberts, WA - U.S. Historic Survey Stones and Monuments on Waymarking.com

A plaque reads: "On June 15, 1846 Great Britain and the United States of America established the 49th parallel as the border between the United States and Canada. This obelisk was made in Scotland and placed on the western point of the boundary in 1865 marking the longest undefended border in the world. The monument and park was restored by the Tsawawassen Boundary Bay Lions Club, the Point Roberts Senior Center and Whatcom County Parks and Recreation staff. The sign was placed here on June 15, 1996, marking 150 years of peaceful coexistence between our two nations."

Monumentation Type: Stone cairn Monument Category: National boundary marker Accessible to general public: yes Historical significance: Western most marker of the US/Canada Monument Website: [Web Link] County: Point Roberts NGS PID: TR2598 Approximate date of monument: 01/01/1861 Monumentation Type (if other): Not listed Monument Category (if other): Not listed Explain Non-Public access: Not listed USGS Quad: Not listed Other Coordinates: Not Listed Other Coordinates details: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
1. A closeup photo of the monument is required.
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2. A 'distant' photo including the monument in the view is highly recommended. Include the compass direction you faced when you took the picture.

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