Job Carr (July 2, 1813 - August 10, 1887) was the founder of Tacoma, Washington, United States.

A Union veteran of the United States Civil War, Carr came west in 1864 to settle on a 168-acre claim in what is now Tacoma.

Job Carr

Carr was the first permanent European American settler in the area. He built a cabin on his claim, which doubled as the United States Post Office when Carr was appointed Postmaster. He was an early promoter of Tacoma as a potential terminus for the Northern Pacific Railroad, and encouraged settlement in the new town.

Job Carr

A replica of his original cabin stands near the original location, and serves as a museum of both Carr and of early Tacoma.

Job Carr

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Job Carr arrives at future site of Tacoma

Job Carr Cabin Museum

1813 births

1887 deaths

People from Tacoma, Washington