Eastsound, Washington facts for kids
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Eastsound
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Emmanuel Episcopal Church (Eastsound, Washington), constructed 1885, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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 Eastsound
Location in Washington (state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | San Juan |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
98245
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Eastsound is a community located on Orcas Island in San Juan County, Washington, United States. It's important not to confuse it with East Sound, which is the body of water next to the community. Eastsound is the largest town on Orcas Island. Orcas Island is the second most populated and the largest island in the beautiful San Juan Islands.
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History of Eastsound
Early Inhabitants and European Arrival
The first people to live in the Eastsound area were the Lummi tribe. They sometimes faced attacks from the Haida tribe, who traveled from Southeast Alaska. The Haida had an advantage because they had flintlock rifles from Russian traders.
In the 1850s, the first white people arrived. They were employees of the Hudson's Bay Company. They came from Fort Victoria to hunt deer. These early visitors accidentally brought smallpox, a disease that greatly reduced the native population.
First Settlers and Buildings
One of the first European settlers in Eastsound was Charles Shattuck. He built a log cabin and opened a store in the late 1850s. Another important early resident was Michael Adams. He was a prospector and trapper from Pennsylvania. He also planted the first apple orchard on Orcas Island.
Belle Langell was the first white child born on Orcas Island. Her parents, Ephraim and Rosa Langell, settled near Michael Adams in what is now Eastsound. The Emmanuel Episcopal Church (Eastsound, Washington) was the first church on Orcas Island. It was built in 1885 by Reverend Sidney Robert Spencer Gray. Charles Shattuck donated the land for the church.
Steamboat Travel
Steamboats from the Puget Sound Mosquito Fleet used to dock at East Sound. One famous vessel was the Sioux. This steel steamship was built in 1910. It operated out of Bellingham and was owned by the Black Ball Line.
Climate in Eastsound
| Climate data for Eastsound, Washington | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 65 (18) |
66 (19) |
76 (24) |
78 (26) |
87 (31) |
89 (32) |
92 (33) |
89 (32) |
87 (31) |
77 (25) |
67 (19) |
65 (18) |
92 (33) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 47 (8) |
49 (9) |
53 (12) |
58 (14) |
63 (17) |
67 (19) |
71 (22) |
71 (22) |
67 (19) |
59 (15) |
50 (10) |
46 (8) |
58 (15) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 36 (2) |
36 (2) |
38 (3) |
41 (5) |
45 (7) |
48 (9) |
51 (11) |
51 (11) |
48 (9) |
44 (7) |
38 (3) |
34 (1) |
43 (6) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −8 (−22) |
−4 (−20) |
10 (−12) |
28 (−2) |
31 (−1) |
37 (3) |
40 (4) |
38 (3) |
32 (0) |
26 (−3) |
4 (−16) |
2 (−17) |
−8 (−22) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.92 (100) |
2.49 (63) |
2.33 (59) |
1.89 (48) |
1.80 (46) |
1.29 (33) |
0.80 (20) |
1.06 (27) |
1.33 (34) |
2.97 (75) |
4.82 (122) |
3.54 (90) |
28.24 (717) |
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Arts and Culture in Eastsound
Eastsound is well-known for its fun community events. It often hosts musical performances and is a popular spot for tourists. The town has a village green, hotels, and many restaurants. You can also find gift shops, a large grocery store, and a food co-op. There's a hardware store, pharmacy, brewery, and several music venues. Eastsound also has churches, a post office, a school, a small airport, and a public dock. Its beautiful location and lively arts scene make it a favorite place to visit.
Parks and Recreation
Eastsound has a public village green. It features a large lawn, picnic tables, and shady trees. There's also an outdoor stage where music performances and community events take place. A weekly farmers' market is held here too. Indian Island is a small island located just offshore from Eastsound's public beach. Moran State Park is also very close to the community.
Transportation and Infrastructure
Orcas Island Airport
About half a mile north of Eastsound is Orcas Island Airport. This airport offers scheduled flights to cities like Seattle, Bellingham, Anacortes, Friday Harbor, and Lopez Island. You can also find unscheduled flights to many other places.
Ferry Service
Washington State Ferry service connects Orcas Island to other islands and the mainland. The ferry dock is located 8.4 miles south of Eastsound at Orcas Landing.
Local Media
The local newspaper is called the Islands' Sounder. It is published weekly and is based in Eastsound. The newspaper started in 1964 as the Orcas Sounder.
Notable Residents
- William Anders, a famous astronaut
- Gary Larson, a well-known cartoonist
See also
In Spanish: Eastsound (Washington) para niños
