Curlew, Washington

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Curlew is an unincorporated community located in northwestern Ferry County, Washington, United States, between Malo and Danville on State Route 21. The BNSF Railway ran 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.^[1]

Most popular site on Kettle river in summer is the Old Swimming Hole near the center of town. 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.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] References

1. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.

v • d • e Municipalities and communities of Ferry County, Washington County seat: Republic City Republic CDP Inchelium Communities Boyds | Curlew | Keller

Coordinates: 48°53′08″N, 118°35′54″W