City of Concrete

 
Date Visited:   Tuesday, February 20, 2001
City Visited #:   34
County:   Skagit
Visited With:   Michelle & High School Jen
City Name History:   Founded in 1890 by Magnus Miller as Baker after the nearby tributary of the Skagit River. In 1905, the main industry switched from lumber mill to a lime quarry. With establishment of the Portland Cement Co plant, the community was renamed Cement City, and was subsequently given its present title.
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