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Anacortes, Washington

Anacortes is a city in Skagit County, Washington, United States.
Population 17,637

Top Events in Anacortes History

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1877Infrastructure
In 1877, railroad surveyor and town founder Amos Bowman moved his family to the northern tip of Fidalgo Island.
2
1879Government
First known as Ship Harbor, Anacortes was established with a name and a post office in 1879 in the vain hope that it would be selected as the western terminus of the transcontin...
3
1888Architecture
Seattle and Northern Company began building a rail line from the town in 1888.
4
1890Government
A second newspaper, the Anacortes American was established in 1890, and digitized copies of its publication from inception through December 2000 are searchable at the Washington...
5
1891Government
Anacortes was officially incorporated on May 19, 1891.
6
1960History
In 1960, the paper's masthead showed it was an affiliate member of the National Editorial Association.
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1962Military
Started in 1962 as the result of the efforts of a group of community arts patrons, the festival is held in the midst of blocked-off downtown main street areas.
8
1981History
Beginning in 1981, the event has grown into the largest rally in the Pacific Northwest, with an estimated motorcycle count of 15000 bikes, and growing in numbers each year.
9
1989History
The Anacortes Farmers Market began in 1989 and occurs every Saturday from May to October, with a special holiday market the weekend before Thanksgiving and monthly winter market...
10
2001Culture
It began in 2001 and held its last festival in 2019.

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Historical Timeline

1877Infrastructure
In 1877, railroad surveyor and town founder Amos Bowman moved his family to the northern tip of Fidalgo Island.
1879Government
First known as Ship Harbor, Anacortes was established with a name and a post office in 1879 in the vain hope that it would be selected as the western terminus of the transcontin...
1888Architecture
Seattle and Northern Company began building a rail line from the town in 1888.
1890Government
A second newspaper, the Anacortes American was established in 1890, and digitized copies of its publication from inception through December 2000 are searchable at the Washington...
1891Government
Anacortes was officially incorporated on May 19, 1891.
1960History
In 1960, the paper's masthead showed it was an affiliate member of the National Editorial Association.
1962Military
Started in 1962 as the result of the efforts of a group of community arts patrons, the festival is held in the midst of blocked-off downtown main street areas.
1981History
Beginning in 1981, the event has grown into the largest rally in the Pacific Northwest, with an estimated motorcycle count of 15000 bikes, and growing in numbers each year.
1989History
The Anacortes Farmers Market began in 1989 and occurs every Saturday from May to October, with a special holiday market the weekend before Thanksgiving and monthly winter market...
2001Culture
It began in 2001 and held its last festival in 2019.
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the 2010 census, there were 15,778 people, 6,980 households, and 4,461 families residing in the city.
2019Government
The city government operates a municipal broadband system that began operation as a pilot in late 2019 and will expand to the entire city in 2023.

Did You Know?

1
Anacortes is located in the state of Washington.
2
Anacortes has a population of 17,637 residents.
3
The name "Anacortes" is an adaptation of the name of Anne Curtis Bowman, who was the wife of early Fidalgo Island settler Amos Bowman.

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Famous People from Anacortes, Washington

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Eldon Davis
Architect · Born Feb 2, 1917 · Died Apr 22, 2011 (age 94)
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Burl Ives
Musician, Actor · Born Jun 14, 1909 · Died Apr 14, 1995 (age 85)
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Jeff Morris (politician)
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Doug Scovil
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Karl Blau
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