National Historic Landmark

San Juan Island National Historic Site

Friday Harbor, San Juan County, Washington
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
66000369

About this property

San Juan Island National Historical Park, also known as American and English Camps, San Juan Island, is a US National Historical Park owned and operated by the National Park Service on San Juan Island in the state of Washington. The park is made up of the sites of the British and U.S. Army camps during the Pig War, a boundary dispute over the ownership of the island. The camp sites were designated a National Historic Landmark in 1961, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. The park was created by an act of Congress in 1966 and expanded slightly in 2013.

Location

Friday Harbor, San Juan County, Washington
48.46741, -123.01538

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

American and English Camps, San Juan Island
Modern
0.6 mi
San Juan County Courthouse
Industrial
4.7 mi
Center School
Industrial
5.1 mi
Tharald Homestead
Listed
6.9 mi
San Juan Island, Lime Kiln Light Station
Industrial
7.1 mi

Questions about this property

When was San Juan Island National Historic Site listed on the National Register?

San Juan Island National Historic Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.

What type of historic resource is San Juan Island National Historic Site?

San Juan Island National Historic Site is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is San Juan Island National Historic Site a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. San Juan Island National Historic Site has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for San Juan Island National Historic Site?

The period of significance for San Juan Island National Historic Site is recorded as the listed era.

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