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Puget is an unincorporated community in Thurston County, in the U.S. state of Washington. [1]

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History

Puget was platted in 1873, but an economic downturn in 1893 stunted growth. [2] A post office named Puget City began in 1890, and shut in 1893; a newly-renamed post office named Puget opened in 1904, and closed permanently in 1928. [3] [2]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Puget, Washington
  2. 1 2 "Thurston County Place Names: A Heritage Guide" (PDF). Thurston County Historical Commission. 1992. p. 68. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 March 2018.

Coordinates: 47°08′47″N122°47′37″W / 47.14639°N 122.79361°W / 47.14639; -122.79361

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