Locally Owned & Operated Since 1961
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Stores Conveniently Located Thru Out The Olympic Peninsula West Bremerton (360) 479-0347 3050 Kitsap Way
Gig Harbor (253) 851-9965
3302 Uddenberg Lane
Purdy (253) 857-4089
14008 Purdy Dr NW
Port Orchard (360) 876-8008
2610 SE Mile Hill Dr.
Port Townsend (360) 385-3476 2321 Sims Way
Kingston (360) 297-2428
10900 St Hwy 104 NE
Poulsbo (360) 779-3934 19812 Viking Way
East Bremerton (360) 373-5088
5299 St Hwy 303 NW
Belfair (360) 275-9000
NE 24230 State RT. 3
Silverdale (360) 692-2924
9331 Silverdale Way
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U.S. Census, there are 251,133 people, 86,416 households and 61,355 families residing in the county. Notable people from Kitsap County include Nathan Adrian, swimmer and Olympic gold medalist; James Kelsey, sculptor; Debbie Macomber, best-selling romance novelist; Gregg Olsen, best-selling mystery/ crime novelist; Delilah Rene, American radio personality, author and songwriter; Bree Schaaf, bobsledder and 2010 Winter Olympics competitor. Kitsap County was named for Chief Kitsap of the Suquamish Tribe. Its county seat is at Port Orchard, and its largest city is Bremerton. Kitsap County was formed out of King and Jefferson Counties on Jan. 16, 1857. Its history includes: 5000 B.C. - The Suquamish begin to settle on the Kitsap Peninsula. 1792 - Captain George Vancouver, first Englishman to visit this area, named Puget’s Sound, Hood Canal, Port Orchard, Mount Rainier, Vashon Island and other places. 1852 - First non-native inhabitants on the “Great Peninsula” built a mill at what is now Kingston. 1854 - Port Gamble and its mill established. Longest operating sawmill of five original mills, it was in operation until 1996. The town is a National Historic Site. 1857 - Slaughter County established from parts of King and Jefferson Counties. Named after Lieutenant Slaughter. Six months later, the people changed the name to Kitsap County. 1866 - June 7, Chief Seattle died. Though he was born, lived, died and is buried on the Kitsap Peninsula, he is best known for
lending his name to what was later to become Washington’s largest city. 1891 - Puget Sound Naval Station established in Bremerton. The United States Navy is the largest employer in the county, with installations at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Keyport, and Naval Base Kitsap which comprises former Naval Station Bangor and Naval Station Bremerton. Kitsap County is connected to the eastern shore of Puget Sound by Washington State Ferries routes, including the SeattleBremerton Ferry, Southworth to West Seattle via Vashon Island, Bainbridge Island to downtown Seattle, and from Kingston to Edmonds. Kitsap County offers visitors from around the world the best in natural beauty: forests, unspoiled beaches, open spaces, and most importantly, accessibility. There are worldclass golf courses, some of the best bicycle trails around, and plenty of marked hiking trails, too. Inside Discover Kitsap, you’ll find stories about the various geographical locations in the county. You’ll be led through the cities and towns around here and learn about the special highlights at each location. You’ll also find suggestions of where to go for a great day of picnicking, or boating, or hiking. And there’s suggestions about where to bike, take a walk, or satisfy your need to shop. We’ll also share with you where to fly a kite, and where to visit if you find yourself here on a rainy day. The combination of Native American, Scandinavian, military and pioneer attractions, all within a one-hour radius, makes Kitsap an easy-to-tour destination rich in history and diversity.
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