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Sep 12, 2023 · The Origins of Ebey's Landing. In 1850 Isaac Ebey (1818-1857), the first permanent white settler on Whidbey Island, claimed one square mile (640 acres) of mostly prairie land on a bluff overlooking Admiralty Inlet on the island's east side, 320 acres in his name and 320 acres in the name of his wife, Rebecca, who at the time remained in Missouri.
The Making of a Reserve Ebey’s Reserve is the very first national historical reserve, created by the US Congress in 1978. Unlike traditional parks, the Reserve is a living, working community just like yours. Most of the land in the Reserve is privately owned, but you will also find wonderful state & community parks and trails that
For questions about the Junior Ranger Program please call (360) 678-6084 or email ebeys4ever@gmail.com. Children are invited to discover Ebey’s Landing and earn their Junior Ranger badge by completing the Ebey’s Junior Ranger Book. You’ll discover Native American places and learn about history and agriculture’s importance in the Reserve.
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Apr 17, 2024 · Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve is a unique geographic area established more than 40 years ago to protect a rural community and its significant history. While there are federal, state, town and county lands within the Reserve, the majority (85%) is privately owned. Protection is accomplished through conservation easements, local ...
Isaac Ebey, son of Jacob & Sarah Ebey, and his close friend, Samuel Crockett, made their way across the country and eventually to Whidbey Island. Isaac and his wife, Rebecca claimed 640 acres of what is called Ebey’s Prairie. Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve is named for Isaac Ebey. Winfield Scott Ebey. Son of Jacob & Sarah Ebey.
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A Look into the History of Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
Apr 5, 2018 · It’s spectacular landscape, and unparalleled views of Admiralty Inlet and the Olympic mountains are a treat for the eyes and refreshing to the soul. But, while you are busy soaking it all in, you may not realize how Ebey’s Reserve is a preservation of not just human history but a preservation of how humans interact with the land and nature.
