Marcus Whitman, M.D. – Pioneer of the Pacific Northwest

This is the working model for the Marcus Whitman Memorial commissioned by the State of Washington as their contribution to Statuary Hall in Washington, D.C.  Marcus Whitman was an early Medical Missionary to the Indians in the Pacific Northwest. 

The Whitman mission to the Indians was close to Walla Walla, Washington.  He was instrumental in saving both the Oregon and Washington Territories for the United States.  A small bronze casting (postmortem) is available for purchase.