South Colby, Washington facts for kids
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South Colby, Washington
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 South Colby, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
South Colby, Washington
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Kitsap |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512674 |
South Colby is a small place in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town. It doesn't have its own local government like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's managed by the county.
South Colby is located right on Yukon Harbor. It's about 2 miles (3.2 km) west of the Southworth Ferry Dock. From this dock, you can take a ferry boat. The ferry goes to Fauntleroy, which is a neighborhood in West Seattle, part of the big city of Seattle. South Colby is also part of a larger area called the Southworth census-designated place. This is a special area set up by the government for counting people.
What's in a Name?
The Story Behind "Colby"
The name "Colby" is actually a shorter version of "Coal Bay." Long ago, this area was known for its coal. People used to find and transport coal from here. That's how the name "Coal Bay" came about. Over time, it was shortened to "Colby."
