National Historical Park · Washington (U.S. state), United States
San Juan Island National Historical Park
San Juan Island National Historical Park is a national historical park in Washington (U.S. state), United States, covering 2,146 acres (868 ha), established in 1966.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historical Park |
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| Location | Washington (U.S. state), United States |
| Area | 2,146 acres (868 ha) |
| Established | 1966 |
| Coordinates | 48.4642° N, 123.0204° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About San Juan Island National Historical Park
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.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Victoria International Airport (YYJ) · Victoria, Canada · 22.5 miles away
- Vancouver International Airport (YVR) · Vancouver, Canada · 51.0 miles away
- Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) · Seattle, United States · 77.5 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Washington (U.S. state)
Olympic National Park
Mount Rainier National Park
North Cascades National Park
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area
Ross Lake National Recreation Area
Whitman Mission National Historic Site
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Frequently asked questions
Where is San Juan Island National Historical Park?
San Juan Island National Historical Park is in Washington (U.S. state), United States (48.4642° N, 123.0204° W).
When was San Juan Island National Historical Park established?
San Juan Island National Historical Park was established in 1966, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is San Juan Island National Historical Park?
San Juan Island National Historical Park covers 2,146 acres (868 ha).
Does San Juan Island National Historical Park have campgrounds?
Yes — San Juan Island National Historical Park has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Juan_Island_National_Historical_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/sajh/ — Official park page.