Curlew, Washington

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Curlew is an unincorporated community located in northwestern Ferry County, Washington, between Malo and Danville on Washington State Route 21. The BNSF Railway runs through the town.

[edit] Geography

Curlew is located at 48°53′08″N, 118°35′54″W, at the confluence of Long Alec Creek and the Kettle River. Its elevation is 1800 feet above sea level. Curlew was a pick up point for moonshine that was dropped in the Kettle river. The tradition is still celebrated today during the Curlew Barrel Derby. A barrel is dropped in the Kettle River at the Canadian border and local citizens bet on when it will reach town. ¹.

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