Port Williams, Washington

Port Williams is an unincorporated community in Clallam County, in the U.S. state of Washington.

Port Williams, Washington
Port Williams is located in Washington (state)
Port Williams
Port Williams
Port Williams is located in the United States
Port Williams
Port Williams
Coordinates: 48°05′48″N 123°02′45″W / 48.09667°N 123.04583°W / 48.09667; -123.04583
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyClallam
Established1890
Elevation0 ft (0 m)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
GNIS feature ID1524590[1]

History

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A post office called Port Williams was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1919.[2] The community bears the name of an original land developer.[3]

References

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  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Port Williams, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 22, 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 229.