Port Williams, Washington

Port Williams is an unincorporated community in Clallam County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

History

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]

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



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