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in 1859. By November 1859, an agreement was reached for a joint British–American control of the island until the matter was resolved by negotiation. In 1861, the HBC decided to give up the sheep farm due to disruption of HBC sheep by Americans, the subsequent demoralization of HBC employees, and lack
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Both the British and Americans asserted control of the island. A small force of American soldiers was sent to the island over concern for this issue and with Native American raids on American settlers. The territorial dispute over this island and the rest of the San Juan Islands heightened when an
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There are a few small, family-run aquaculture farms in the San Juan Islands including Westcott Bay Shellfish Co, where visitors can buy oysters, clams, and mussels and see shellfish farming operations. Whale watching and night-time
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The Island is dotted with numerous farms, and is a tourist-driven economy. The island hosts two substantial marinas, one in Friday Harbor, the other in Roche Harbor. Both count tall ships and large yachts as frequent visitors.
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It has several attractions including The Whale Museum; a contemporary Art Museum building completed in 2015; the San Juan Community Theatre; the Sculpture Park (near Roche Harbor); the San Juan Historical Museum; and
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San Juan Island is considered a "small town" community, in that it is relatively quiet rural living with few distractions or incidents aside from tourism. One notable resident would be
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of British government support. In 1862, Chief Trader Charles John Griffin left the island and leased the Belle Vue Sheep Farm to Robert Firth, a shepherd, from 1864 to 1873.
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fame. In addition, many Hollywood stars and celebrities spend time on the island to avoid publicity and to seek some peace and quiet.
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San Juan Island has a number of weekly newspapers and two online daily news sites: the San Juan Islander and the Island Guardian.
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A pair of landmarks, the old English and American Camps, are at opposite ends of the island, which together comprise the
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San Juan Island and Northwest Boundary Survey by Archibald Campbell led to it being in the USA instead of Canada
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fishing. The island was also occupied by Native Americans, many of whom arrived seasonally for fishing. The
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Lime Kiln Park is so named because it housed a lime kiln and is home to the historic
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Historical collections from the San Juan Island Library District and local partners.
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The waters surrounding San Juan Island are home to a variety of species including
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Juan Vicente de Güemes Padilla Horcasitas y Aguayo, 2nd Count of Revillagigedo
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included San Juan Island and approximately 75 other sites located in the
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The Island has a hospital, the Peace Health Peace Island Medical Center.
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swept through the region, killing large numbers of indigenous people.
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The dispute was finally resolved in favor of the Americans in 1872.
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A report relative to the occupation of the island of San Juan
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In 2015, San Juan Island became a protected location under
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The name "San Juan" originates from the 1791 expedition of
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Hester, JB; Walker, JM; Dinnel, PA; Schwarck, NT (2011).
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terminal is 1.3 miles from the Ferry Landing. Outside of
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San Juan Island, WA

San Juan Island is located in Washington (state)
Pacific Northwest
48°32′N 123°05′W / 48.533°N 123.083°W / 48.533; -123.083
San Juan Islands
Washington
San Juan County
Friday Harbor
San Juan Islands
Washington
United States
2020 census
Washington State Ferries
Friday Harbor
San Juan County
seat
incorporated


Francisco de Eliza
Juan Vicente de Güemes Padilla Horcasitas y Aguayo, 2nd Count of Revillagigedo
Gonzalo López de Haro
Charles Wilkes
salmon
Hudson's Bay Company
James Douglas
Pig War
1862 Pacific Northwest smallpox epidemic
Smallpox Bay

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