Port Williams, Washington Explained

Official Name:Port Williams, Washington
Pushpin Map:Washington#USA
Pushpin Label:Port Williams
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Washington
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Clallam
Established Title:Established
Established Date:1890
Timezone:Pacific (PST)
Utc Offset:-8
Timezone Dst:PDT
Utc Offset Dst:-7
Coordinates:48.0967°N -123.0458°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID

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

History

A post office called Port Williams was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1919.[1] The community bears the name of an original land developer.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 22 August 2016.
  2. Book: Meany, Edmond S.. Origin of Washington geographic names. 1923. University of Washington Press. Seattle. 229.