Port Townsend is a city located in Jefferson County, Washington. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,334. It is the county seat of Jefferson County⁶. The town is known for its many Victorian buildings, and for its many independent boatbuilders and other marine industries. Jefferson County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... A county seat is an administrative centre for a county. ... Jefferson County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The term Victorian architecture can refer to one of a number of architectural styles during the Victorian era: Neoclassicism Gothic Revival Italianate Second Empire Neo-Grec Romanesque Revival (Includes Richardsonian Revival) Renaissance Revival Queen Anne Jacobethan architecture (the precusor to the Queen Anne style) British Arts and Crafts movement painted...

History

Originally named 'Port Townshend' by Captain George Vancouver (for his friend the Marquis of Townshend) in 1792, Port Townsend was immediately recognized as a good, safe harbor, which it remains to this day. The official settlement of the city took place on the 24th of April, 1851. American Indian tribes located in what is now Jefferson County in the mid-19th century included the Chemakum (or Chimacum), Hoh (a group of the Quileute), Klallam (or Clallam), Quinault and Twana (the Kilcid band - Anglicized: Quilcene). Captain George Vancouver George Vancouver (June 22, 1757 – May 12, 1798) was an officer of the Royal Navy, and an explorer best known for his exploration of North America and the Pacific coast along Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. ... George Townshend, 1st Marquess Townshend, PC (February 28, 1724 - September 14, 1807) was a British soldier and reached the rank of field marshal. ... 1792 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1851 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

Port Townsend is also called the "City of Dreams" because of the early speculation that the city would be the largest harbor on the west coast of the United States.

Port Townsend's downtown waterfront in the fog

By the late 1800's Port Townsend was a well-known seaport, very active and banking on the future. Many homes and buildings were built during that time, with most of the architecture ornate Victorian. ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (1739x1156, 567 KB) View of a portion of the waterfront of Port Townsend, Washington, USA, on a bright but foggy morning. ... ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (1739x1156, 567 KB) View of a portion of the waterfront of Port Townsend, Washington, USA, on a bright but foggy morning. ...

Railroads were built to reach more areas in the 1870-1890's and Port Townsend was the northwest extension of the rail lines. Its port was large and frequented by overseas vessels, so shipping of goods and timber from the area was a major part of the economy. Much of the buildings were built on the speculation that Port Townsend would become a booming shipping port and major city. When the depression hit, those plans lost the capital to continue and rail lines ended on the east side of Puget Sound, mainly in Tumwater, Tacoma and Seattle. With the other Puget Sound ports growing in size, Port Townsend saw a rapid decline in population when the Northern Pacific Railroad failed to connect the city to the eastern Puget Sound city of Tacoma. By the late 1890's the boom was over. Without the railroad to spur economic growth, the town shrank and investors looked elsewhere to make a good return. The City of Tumwater is located at the southern tip of Puget Sound. ... Tacoma, with Mount Rainier in background You may be looking for Takoma or Tacoma class frigate. ... City nickname Emerald City City bird Great Blue Heron City flower Dahlia City mottos The City of Flowers The City of Goodwill City song Seattle, the Peerless City Mayor Greg Nickels County King County Area   - Total   - Land   - Water   - % water 369. ... Puget Sound Puget Sound is an arm of the Pacific Ocean in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. ... Northern Pacific Railway Categories: Stub | Defunct railroad companies of the United States | Idaho railroads | Minnesota railroads | Montana railroads | North Dakota railroads | Oregon railroads | Washington railroads | Wisconsin railroads ...

Many people left the area and many buildings were abandoned. Port Townsend's economy was very weak until the 1920s when a paper mill was built on the edge of the town. The town experienced a renaissance beginning in the 1970s as new residents, including many retirees, moved to town. Because of the speed at which the economy fell in the 1890s and the non-existence of any industry or economy to replace it, none of the Victorian buildings were torn down or built over in the intervening period. They were in essence preserved as time capsules for the next 100 years when the value of keeping them intact was appreciated and fostered. What is a paper mill? An online paper mill is a website where students can download essays, either free or for a service charge. ...

Noted for a vast collection of Victorian homes, the city also has more than a dozen larger buildings that are well preserved, including the Carnegie Library, the Federal Building (now commonly known simply as the city's post office), the Rose Theatre and the Elks Lodge, which now houses Silverwater Cafe. Categories: Fraternal and service organizations ...

Culture

The Rose Theatre is a cinema downtown which shows contemporary American and foreign films.

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Geography

Port Townsend is located at 48°6'59" North, 122°46'31" West (48.116514, -122.775254)¹. It is situated at the extreme northeastern end of the Olympic Peninsula, on the north end of a large, protected harbor, also called Port Townsend, and is at the entrance from the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Puget Sound. Adapted from Wikipedias WA county maps by Bumm13. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The Olympic Peninsula is the large arm of land in western Washington state that lies across Puget Sound from Seattle. ... The Strait of Juan de Fuca separates Vancouver Island from the Olympic Peninsula of Washington state. ... Puget Sound Puget Sound is an arm of the Pacific Ocean in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 24.5 km² (9.4 mi²). 18.1 km² (7.0 mi²) of it is land and 6.4 km² (2.5 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 26.03% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile (symbol sq. ...

In addition to road links to the south and west, Port Townsend is accessible via ferry from the Washington State Ferry system, which links Port Townsend with the Keystone ferry terminal on Whidbey Island, on the east side of Puget Sound. A Washington State Ferry arrives in Downtown Seattle. ... Puget Sound Puget Sound is an arm of the Pacific Ocean in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 8,334 people, 3,917 households, and 2,201 families residing in the city. The population density is 460.3/km² (1,191.8/mi²). There are 4,250 housing units at an average density of 234.8/km² (607.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 93.27% White, 0.58% African American, 1.25% Native American, 1.27% Asian, 0.23% Pacific Islander, 0.89% from other races, and 2.52% from two or more races. 2.30% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There are 3,917 households out of which 23.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% are married couples living together, 11.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 43.8% are non-families. 36.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.09 and the average family size is 2.67. Marriage may be a relationship and bond between individuals (termed spouses -- a male spouse is a husband and a female spouse, a wife) that plays a key role in the definition of many families. ...

In the city the population is spread out with 19.6% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 32.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 47 years. For every 100 females there are 85.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 82.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $34,536, and the median income for a family is $47,027. Males have a median income of $38,013 versus $27,753 for females. The per capita income for the city is $22,395. 14.0% of the population and 8.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 19.0% of those under the age of 18 and 10.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the number of people. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Port Townsend operates with a Council/Manager form of government. Administrative offices are located in the recently renovated Waterman & Katz Building at 181 Quincy Street in downtown Port Townsend.

Sister city

Port Townsend is twinned with Ichikawa in Japan. A group of local students participate in an exchange with this city during the summer. This article is about partnerships between towns distant from each other; see Twin cities for the different concept of physically neighbouring cities. ... Ichikawa (市川市 Ichikawa-shi) is a city located in Chiba, Japan. ...

External links

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• Guide to Port Townsend: http://www.ptguide.com/

• Live cam of the ferry terminal: http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/webcam/FerryCam.htm

• Washington State Ferries: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/