The Squaxin Island Tribe of Washington has reclaimed an ancient petroglyph that will be used for its veterans memorial.
The 10-ton granite rock features carved symbols of a bear, a mountain, the sun and a bow and arrow. It dates back at least 600 years and was used by the tribe as a navigational landmark. It was also known as a "lover's rock" where marriage proposals took place and as a place for spirit guides.
The rock was donated to the Washington State Historical Society in the 1960s. But the Allison family, who owned the beach land where the rock was located, always wanted it to be displayed and preserved.
The tribe plans to do that by using the rock as part of its $600,000 Squaxin Island Tribe Veterans Memorial under construction. The park will be dedicated in July.
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