Two Washington tribes have acquired land around a sacred rock in hopes of creating a sanctuary and habitat preserve.

The Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe acquired a total of 100 acres next to Tamanowas Rock. The rock and the surrounding area are used for ceremonies and as a lookout.

The rock itself is still on private property and the tribes hope to buy the land in the future.

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Tribes acquire land around sacred rock in Jefferson County (The Peninsula Daily News 2/17)

Relevant Links:
Tamanowas Rock Sanctuary - http://www.allmyrelations.org/tamanowas.html

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