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    Whitman Mission

    National Historic Site Washington

History & Culture

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A re-enactor portrays Narcissa Whitman.
NPS - Renee Rusler
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Did You Know?

Brass compass which belonged to Dr. Whitman

In the fall of 1842 Dr. Whitman decided to travel from Waiilatpu to Boston. He wanted to convince the board members to keep his mission station open. Dr. Whitman was in such a hurry when he left that he forgot his compass.