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Anna Curtis: Which town was named for her? | History Files

Washington place names have an interesting history

 

Last updated 3/7/2022 at 11:19am

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The view of the Anacortes' downtown and marina, from the east.

Have you visited Joyce, Florence, Beverly, Addy, Arletta, Amanda Park, or Lebam? Those are all towns in Washington named for wives, daughters, and lady friends. There are certainly others, but not all towns have female names.

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