Curlew, Washington

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Curlew is an unincorporated community located in northwestern Ferry County, Washington, between Malo and Danville on Washington State Route 21. The BNSF Railway runs through the town.

Curlew is located at 48°53′08″N, 118°35′54″W, at the confluence of Long Alec Creek and the Kettle River. Its elevation is 1800 feet above sea level. Curlew was a pick up point for moonshine that was dropped in the Kettle river. The tradition is still celebrated today during the Curlew Barrel Derby. A barrel is dropped in the Kettle River at the Canadian border and local citizens bet on when it will reach town. 1.

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