This is a beautiful place with deep history. There is so much more than this grave. The final resting place of siʔał, also known as Chief Sealth or Chief Seattle, a leader connected to both the Suquamish and Duwamish peoples and the namesake of the city of Seattle. Chief Seattle died in 1866 and was buried here in the Suquamish Cemetery on the Port Madison Indian Reservation. His original marble headstone was placed in 1890 and includes his baptismal name, Noah Sealth. The memorial is surrounded by words in Lushootseed and English that have long been attributed to him. Two cedar story poles, carved by Andrea Wilbur-Sigo and Steve Sigo, were added during a later restoration. The poles depict parts of Chief Seattle’s life. This is an active cemetery and a culturally significant place. Please visit quietly and respectfully.