Eugene Parnell on Nostr: Some San Juan island history: for a while in the 1800s both the US and British Canada ...

Some San Juan island history: for a while in the 1800s both the US and British Canada laid claim to the island (the border treaty was unclear on which side of the island the border was to be drawn) and militaries of both nations established camps to support their claims. The British did so in part with a formal garden, parterres and all, for the enjoyment of their officers. It's still there, maintained as part of the historic site. #gardening #VancouverIsland
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