Roche Harbor
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Roche Harbor, at Northern San Juan Island, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 29, 1977. The Register lists it for its industry, architecture and social history, at the national level. The district takes in 17 historic buildings. The listing covers 140 acres.
What it isHistoric district in San Juan County, Washington. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 62 MB · National Archives↗Finding Roche Harbor
Northern San Juan Island, Roche Harbor
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Roche Harbor
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Roche Harbor
Is Roche Harbor on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 29, 1977 (Register number 77001356).
Is Roche Harbor a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Washington has 25 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is San Juan Island National Historic Site, 11.7 miles away.
Can you visit Roche Harbor?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Roche Harbor?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 62 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 75613119 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.