Under the influence of Dr. John McLaughlin, manager of the the Hudson Bay Co. civilization of Washington started at Vancouver A.D. 1825 The first school in Washington was taught by John Ball at Vancouver A.D. 1833 The first Gospel sermon in Washington was delivered by Jason Lee at Vancouver Sept. 28, A.D. 1834 The first marriage of American citizens in Washington was Daniel Lee to Maria T. Ware at Vancouver June 11, A.D. 1840 The first United States military post established in Washington was at Vancouver A.D. 1849 This memorial erected by the Washington State Historical Society at Vancouver A.D. 1925