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Jefferson County, Washington

Jefferson Location Map Washington

Jefferson County sits on the Olympic Peninsula in western Washington. Rugged mountains meet the sea here. Port Townsend, the county seat, charms visitors with its artsy vibe.

But venture inland and you’ll find yourself in wilderness. The Olympic National Park takes up a big chunk of the county. Hikers and campers love it. These days, tourism and timber are big businesses.

The county is named after Thomas Jefferson, but its history goes back way further. Native peoples lived here for thousands of years before Europeans showed up. But there’s a laid-back feel to the place. It’s the kind of county where you might spot a bald eagle on your morning walk.

CategoryDetails
County NameJefferson County
County SeatPort Townsend
PopulationApproximately 34,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesPort Townsend, Port Hadlock, Quilcene, Chimacum, Brinnon
Interstates and HighwaysUS-101, WA-19, WA-20
FIPS Code53-031
Total Area (Land and Water)2,183 sq mi (Land: 1,804 sq mi; Water: 379 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Island County (Northeast), Kitsap County (Southeast), Mason County (South), Grays Harbor County (Southwest), Clallam County (Northwest), San Juan County (Northeast)
Time ZonePacific Time Zone (PT)
StateWashington
Coordinates47.7914° N, 123.0460° W
EtymologyNamed after Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd President of the United States
Major LandmarksOlympic National Park, Fort Worden State Park, Dosewallips State Park
WebsiteJefferson County Website

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