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Roche Harbor, occurs as sheltered harbor on the north-west side of San Juan Island in San Juan County, Washington, and the places of the resort of the equivalent title. the resort was at one time a company town surrounding the Tacoma and Roche Harbor Lime Company, which was incorporated in 1886. Lime production was the major industry & revenue source for a corporation process by John S. McMillinside, world health organization is buried in the big mausoleum nearby. A focal point of the resort is the historic Hotel de Haro. A resort likewise operates one of a big marinas in the San Juan Islands. A harbor itself will bring one of a better secure anchorages in the islands; these are surrounded on the east side by San Juan Isl&, on the northward and west by Pearl Island and Brown Island. Virtually all of the harbor is 35 to 45 feet (11 to 14 meters) deep.
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Humpback Hauling Auto, truck and passenger ferry operating out of Roche Harbor. Roche Harbor Resort and Marina Extensive site describes lodging at the historic Hotel de Haro, dining at McMillin's Dining Room and other local restaurants and cafes, village marina, activities, wedding facilities, travel options, local history. Roche Harbor Water Taxi They offer international service in the San Juan Islands and to British Columbia. |
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