Interested in fun facts and the history of Port Angeles, WA?
Then read on!
1. Port Angeles was first settled in 1851 by three families, who named the settlement after the Spanish explorer Don Juan de Fuca, who visited the area in 1592.
2. In 1862, the U.S. Navy established a naval station in Port Angeles, making it the first port of entry for all vessels entering Puget Sound from the Pacific Ocean.
3. In 1887, the City of Port Angeles was incorporated.
4. In 1890, a fire destroyed much of downtown Port Angeles, but the city was quickly rebuilt and continues to thrive today.
5. In 1912, the first Olympic Games held in the United States were held in Port Angeles.
6. During World War II, Port Angeles was a major shipping point for supplies bound for Alaska and the Aleutian Islands.
7. In 2011, Port Angeles was designated as a National Historic District due to its significant role in local history and culture.