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Washington State Route 529
State Route 529 (SR 529, officially the Yellow Ribbon Highway) is a State highways in Washington, Washington state highway that connects the cities of Everett, Washington, Everett and Marysville, Washington, Marysville. The roadway extends north from an interchange with (I-5), numbered exit 193, past the western terminus of (US 2), its spur route, Downtown Everett and Naval Station Everett to cross the Snohomish River onto Smith Island. After crossing the Steamboat Slough, the road encounters an interchange with I-5, numbered exit 198, before crossing the Ebey Slough and entering Marysville. In Marysville, SR 529 ends at . Before being realigned in 1991, SR 529 started at exit 192 of I-5 and traveled north as Broadway through Downtown Everett to Marysville. A map published in 1895 of the Snohomish, Washington, Snohomish area showed the current and former routes in Everett already complete. By 1898, citizens of both Everett and Marysville were intereste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yellow Ribbon
The yellow ribbon is used for various purposes. It may be worn on a person, placed on a vehicle, around a tree, or for a neck tie. History and etymology Early Puritan history The song/poem ''"She wore a yellow ribbon"'' has appeared in various forms for at least four centuries. It is based upon the same general theme: A woman of destiny is under some sort of test or trial as she waits for her beloved to return. Will she be true to him? This seems to be the lingering question and the basis for a great unfolding drama. The song appears to have been brought to America from Europe by English settlers. The origin of the yellow ribbons seems likely to have come from out of the Puritan heritage. It was during the English Civil War that the Puritan Army of English Parliament wore yellow ribbons and yellow sashes onto the battlefield. "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon" Yellow is the official color of the armor branch of the U.S. Army, used in insignia, etc., and depicted in Hollywood movies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
