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Port Williams, Washington
Port Williams, Washington is located in Washington (state)
Port Williams, Washington
Port Williams, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
Port Williams, Washington is located in the United States
Port Williams, Washington
Port Williams, Washington
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Washington
County Clallam
Established 1890
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)

Port Williams is a small, quiet place in Clallam County, Washington. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county area.

Exploring Port Williams' Past

Port Williams has a simple but interesting history. It was officially recognized as a community quite a long time ago.

How Port Williams Got Started

The community of Port Williams was established in 1890. This means people started settling there and building homes and businesses around that time. The name "Port Williams" comes from one of the first people who helped develop the land.

The Post Office and Its Role

A post office was opened in Port Williams in 1890, the same year the community was established. This was a very important place for people living there. It allowed them to send and receive letters and packages, connecting them to the rest of the world. The post office served the community for many years, but it eventually closed in 1919.

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