PHOTOS: Black Pioneers Honored In New Federal Way Bus Stop Mural

Last week, a new bus stop mural honoring the Conna Family was unveiled in Federal Way. The timeline honors the family of Black pioneers, led by John and Mary Conna, who purchased 147 acres of land in the 1800s. That land is now the site of the City of Federal Way.

John and Mary’s Great-granddaughters Maisha Barnett, Karen Jones and Beverly Kelly, and great-great granddaughter Ghanya C. Thomas helped unveil the new piece, which highlights the story of the Conna family as they arrived in the Pacific Northwest.

There is also a piece depicting John’s Civic and Military service as he fought for the Union in the Civil War prior to moving to Washington.

You can visit the bus shelter at 1157 S. 320th Street in Federal Way

Photos by Seattle photographer Susan Fried.