Anaconda, British Columbia

Anaconda is an unincorporated community south of the confluence of Eholt and Boundary creeks in the Boundary Country region of south central British Columbia.[1] About 43 kilometres (27 mi) west of Grand Forks, and 82 kilometres (51 mi) east of Osoyoos, on Highway 3, the neighbourhood is immediately south of Greenwood.

Anaconda
Anaconda
Location of Anaconda in British Columbia
Coordinates: 49°05′00″N 118°41′00″W
Country Canada
Province British Columbia
RegionBoundary Country
Regional DistrictKootenay Boundary
Area codes250, 778, 236, & 672
Highway Hwy 3

Early community

The name came from a local mine, which was called after the smelters and associated company near Butte, Montana. In 1896, Anaconda (like Greenwood) was booming, and the townsite was laid out. By 1901, a post office, four hotels, two general stores, a bakery, shoemaker, assay office, sawmill, lawyer, and newspaper existed. The Anaconda News operated 1900–1908. Assumedly, the Anaconda Standard folded in the late 1890s. Greenwood outgrew Anaconda, but the many overtures to amalgamate never eventuated.[2]

Smelter & electricity substation

The BC Copper Company smelter operated 1901–1918, when falling copper prices forced its closure. The 1905 substation (northern edge of the residential area) that provided electricity to the smelter, became part of West Kootenay Power, operating until replaced in the 1980s. Plans to repurpose the building as an interpretive centre and alternate power project have been in limbo for many years. The public are welcome to wander across the adjacent slag pile, called Lotzkar Park, accessible from side roads west of Greenwood.[3]

Present community

Anaconda is primarily a residential neighbourhood, with substantial vacant land that is a ghost town of its vibrant past.[2]


See also

References
  1. "Anaconda (locality)". BC Geographical Names.
  2. "Nelson Star, 24 Mar 2013". www.nelsonstar.com.
  3. "West Kootenay Power Substation - Anaconda". www.waymarking.com.


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