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The burial site is historically significant for its direct connection to early Washington Territorial pioneer John Pollock (1824-1868). Pollock, who served as an Indian Agent and Clarke County representative to the 13th and 14th Territorial Legislatives sessions, made an important contribution to the southwestern Washington region during the mid to late 19th century. His burial site is the only physical reminder on the landscape of Pollock’s life.
John Pollock
John Pollock is a significant person both at the national, state and local levels. Pollock held many significant government-appointed positions in Clark County. For the Federal Government, Pollock was appointed by his cousin U.S. President James Polk and served as an Indian Agent for the Oregon Territory. He later served as a delegate from the Lewis River area to the first Federal Court session held in the Washington Territory and was a Command Sergeant for the Lewis River Mounted Rangers. For Clark County, he served as a Clark County Constable and served as Justice of the Peace in the Lancaster District. For Washington Territorial government, he was a member of the 14th Session Washington Territorial Legislature, served on the educational committee and wrote the first school laws of the territory.
Pollock was buried at his homestead in 1868.
- Listed in the Clark County Heritage Register in 2015
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Did you know?
John Pollock, an important Washington Territorial and Clark County pioneer, was a first cousin of U.S. President James Knox Polk. In 1848, Polk appointed Pollock as an Indian Agent to the Oregon Territory. His assignment included studying Native Americans of the Lewis River area and promoting understanding between the increasing numbers of settlers and tribes.
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1868
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