National Register of Historic Places
W. T. PRESTON (snagboat)
W. T. PRESTON (snagboat) is a historic place in Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on March 16, 1972, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 72001270.
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W. T. PRESTON (snagboat)
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About this place
What is W. T. PRESTON (snagboat)?
W. T. Preston is a specialized sternwheeler that operated as a snagboat, removing log jams and natural debris that prevented river navigation on several Puget Sound-area rivers. She is now the centerpiece of the Maritime Heritage Center in Anacortes, Washington. She was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1989. Built in 1939, she is one of two surviving snagboats built and operated by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, and the only one on the American west coast.
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Listing details
- Name
- W. T. PRESTON (snagboat)
- City
- Anacortes
- County
- Skagit County
- State
- Washington
- Listed on the National Register
- March 16, 1972
- NRIS reference number
- 72001270
- Resource type
- structure
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 48.51619, -122.60934
When was W. T. PRESTON (snagboat) listed on the National Register?
W. T. PRESTON (snagboat) was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 16, 1972.
Where is W. T. PRESTON (snagboat) located?
W. T. PRESTON (snagboat) is located in Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington at approximately 48.51619, -122.60934. See the map above.
Is W. T. PRESTON (snagboat) a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. W. T. PRESTON (snagboat) is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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