Puget, Washington

Puget is an unincorporated community in Thurston County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

Not to be confused with Puget Sound.

History

Puget was platted in 1873, but an economic downturn in 1893 stunted growth.[2] A post office named Puget City began in 1890, and shut in 1893; a newly-renamed post office named Puget opened in 1904, and closed permanently in 1928.[3][2]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Puget, Washington
  2. "Thurston County Place Names: A Heritage Guide" (PDF). Thurston County Historical Commission. 1992. p. 68. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 March 2018.

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