Gardiner, Washington facts for kids
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Gardiner, Washington
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 Gardiner, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
Gardiner, Washington
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Jefferson |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area code(s) | 360 |
Gardiner is a small community in Jefferson County, Washington, United States. It's not a city with its own government, but rather an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of a larger county. A small part of nearby Clallam County is also often thought of as part of Gardiner.
History of Gardiner
The land around Gardiner was first cleared in the late 1800s. People planted many fruit trees, especially apples and pears. The community was named after Herbert Gardner, an early farmer.
The spelling of the name was later changed to "Gardiner." This was done to avoid confusion with another place called Gardner, Washington. The new spelling made sure mail could be delivered correctly. In the 1990s, Gardiner's own post office closed. Now, people living in Gardiner get their mail through Sequim, Washington.
Where is Gardiner?
Gardiner is located on the Miller Peninsula. This is on the northern coast of the larger Olympic Peninsula. It sits right on Discovery Bay, which connects to the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Gardiner is mostly a rural area, meaning it has a lot of open land and fewer buildings. Most properties are large, about five to twenty acres. There are also a few bigger land areas. You can find some shops, a community center, and a church along U.S. Route 101.
Even though there's still some farming, logging, and fishing, the area is changing. Many old farms are being divided into smaller plots for homes. Gardiner has about 300 people. It is located about 12 miles (19 km) east of Sequim, just north of U.S. Route 101.
Fun Things to Do in Gardiner
Gardiner has a public boat ramp that lets people get onto Discovery Bay. The Port of Port Townsend takes care of this ramp.
Every February, popular salmon fishing contests called "derbies" are held here. In one event in 2011, 760 people bought tickets to fish in a huge area of 500 square miles (1,300 km²). It's a big event for fishing fans!
See also
Read about Gardiner (Washington) in Spanish for kids: Gardiner (Washington) para niños
