We took advantage of the sunny November day, and drove to LaConner today with Juno in the back seat. It was a great trip, and this little town of less than 900 inhabitants figures largely in our lives, with many wonderful memories of trips throughout the years.
La Conner was first settled in May 1867 by Alonzo Low, and was then known by its post office name, Swinomish. In 1869, J.S. Conner bought the settlement's trading post, and in 1870 had the name changed to honor his wife, Louisa Ann Conner (the French-appearing "La", representing her first- and middle-initials, stuck, and the town was forever after known as La Conner.
Here is a lovely shot of the Channel Bridge, which goes over to the Swinomish Indian reservation.
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