Puget, Washington Explained

Official Name:Puget, Washington
Pushpin Map:Washington#USA
Pushpin Label:Puget
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Washington
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Thurston
Timezone:Pacific (PST)
Utc Offset:-8
Timezone Dst:PDT
Utc Offset Dst:-7
Coordinates:47.1464°N -122.7936°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID

Puget is an unincorporated community in Thurston County, in the U.S. state of Washington. The area is located on the Johnson Point peninsula overlooking Nisqually Reach.

History

Puget was platted in 1873, but an economic downturn in 1893 stunted growth.[1] A post office named Puget City began in 1890, but was shuttered in 1893; a newly-renamed post office named Puget opened in 1904, and closed permanently in 1928.[2]

Parks and recreation

The community is near Tolmie State Park and the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge.

References

47.1464°N -122.7936°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Thurston County Place Names: A Heritage Guide . Thurston County Historical Commission . 1992 . 28 March 2018 . 68.
  2. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 28 March 2018.