Prevost San Juan County, Washington
Mapped Location
Prevost: The mapped location is an approximation and should not be used for navigation or wayfinding.
Information
General information on Prevost
- Feature Type: Place
Official, historical, colloquial and alternative toponyms for Prevost
A brief list of names that this geographic feature has been named
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Prevost | Official |
Origin Notes and History of Prevost
References to Prevost that document the origin of its place name
PREVOST HARBOR, on Stuart Island in the northern part of San Juan County. It was named by Captain Richards of H. M.S. Plumper in 1859, in honor of Captain James Charles Prevost of H. M. S. Satellite. See also Charles Point and James Island. For a biography of Prevost see Captain John T. Walbran's British Columbia Coast Names, page 400.
Related Catalog Titles
A Bibliography for Prevost, San Juan County, Washington
The history of Stuart Island by James Bergquist
James Bergquist is telecommunications a living on Stuart Island. married to retired engineer He is Linda Ericksen Bergquist, a descendent of an early Stuart Island family. Jim and Linda have spent many years compiling historical information on Stuart Island and its people. Stuart Island is a favorite destination for boaters. They visit the marine state park and walk the roads to the lighthouse without experiencing the rich history of this remote island. This book documents the early settlers arriving on the island and their struggles to live in this remote corner of the United States. Stuart Islanders were farmers, fishermen, loggers, lighthouse keepers, and school teachers. Each has a story to tell. This book is a work in progress as there is much more history hidden in descendents' closets just waiting to be discovered. James Bergquist: August 22, 1943 - November 26, 2024
183 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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San Juan County
- Argyle
- Beach Haven
- Buckhorn
- Camp Orkila
- Decatur
- Deer Harbor
- Doe Bay
- Dolphin
- Eastsound
- Town of Friday Harbor
- Islandale
- Lakedale
- Lopez
- Olga
- Orcas
- Port Stanley
- Prevost
- Richardson
- Roche Harbor
- Rosario
- Sea Acre
- Shaw Island
- Thatcher
- Waldron
- West Beach
- West Sound
- Yacht Haven
Political Boundaries
Last updated: 2025-09-23