Anacortes is a city in Skagit County, Washington, United States. The name "Anacortes" is an adaptation of the name of Anne Curtis Bowman, who was the wife of early Fidalgo Island settler Amos Bowman. Anacortes' population was 17,637 at the time of the 2020 census. It is one of two principal cities of and included in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Anacortes
Skagit County, WA
Population
17,667
Walk Score
75 · Very Walkable
Median rent
$1,526
Median home value
$590,700
Founded
1891
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Historic districts
- Burrows Island Light Station · listed 2024
Notable landmarks
- Anacortes Public Library · listed 1977
- California Fruit Store · listed 1987
- Causland Park · listed 1981
- Deception Pass · listed 1982
- Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall-Anacortes · listed 2019
- Great Northern Depot · listed 1987
- LA MERCED · listed 1990
- Marine Supply and Hardware Complex · listed 1987
- Semar Block · listed 1987
- W. T. PRESTON (snagboat) · listed 1972
- Wilson Hotel · listed 2004
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