Coupeville

Coupeville is a small town on an island in the Pacific Northwest and serves as the center of a rural area. The settlement spreads along the coast with buildings from different eras, green spaces, and an active harbor.

The town was founded in the 1800s as a trading post and grew into an important harbor for the region. These trade roots shaped the settlement's structure and character that you see today.

The name comes from a French settler, and this heritage shapes how the place feels and looks today. The buildings and how residents use the central areas reflect this historical connection.

The town is walkable and best explored on foot, since the main areas are close together. You can visit year-round, though the warmer months bring more activity around the water and harbor.

The town is home to one of the oldest preserved blockhouse camps in the region, showing how early settlers lived. This side of its history is often overlooked when visitors focus mainly on the harbor.

Location: Island County

Inception: 1852

Elevation above the sea: 23 m

Website: https://townofcoupeville.org

GPS coordinates: 48.21830,-122.68400

Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:27