Friday Harbor in San Juan County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

James F. King Farmhouse

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, June 9, 2017

1. James F. King Farmhouse Marker

Inscription. The King family moved from Yamhill County, Oregon to San Juan Island in 1877. James F. King built this farmhouse in 1894, after his log cabin had been destroyed by fire. After obtaining title to his 160-acre homestead in 1890, King eventually expanded his farm to 445 acres, with 80 acres in crops and the balance for grazing. The family raised sheep and cattle and tended an orchard of some 300 pear and apple trees. James F. King also worked as a road supervisor, contractor for installing telephone lines, and drayer (teamster).

(caption:) James F. King and family on the porch of their house c. 1899

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.

Location. 48° 31.955′ N, 123° 1.473′ W. Marker is in Friday Harbor, Washington, in San Juan County. It is on Price Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 323 Price Street, Friday Harbor WA 98250, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Puget Sound Region.

It is also on the American Pacific

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Coast,

in the Pacific Northwest,

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

in the Inside Passage,

on the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Stone Store House (a few steps from this marker); Milk House (within shouting distance of this marker); San Juan County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Roll of Honor World War (approx. half a mile away); English Camp (approx. 6.7 miles away).

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, June 9, 2017

2. James F. King Farmhouse & Marker

House is on the grounds of the San Juan County Museum

Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.