Poulsbo, Waterfront city in Kitsap County, United States.
Located on Liberty Bay, Poulsbo extends over 4.5 square miles of land with views of the Olympic Mountains and three marinas around the harbor.
Norwegian immigrant Jorgen Eliason established the settlement in the 1880s, while the Suquamish People inhabited the land for thousands of years before European arrival.
The city maintains strong Norwegian connections through its architecture, downtown rosemaled storefronts, bakeries, and annual Viking Fest celebrations.
Visitors reach the city via Washington State Route 305, with downtown offering numerous shops, restaurants, and a waterfront park along Liberty Bay.
A postal service error permanently changed the intended name 'Paulsbo' to 'Poulsbo' when establishing the town's first post office in 1886.
Location: Kitsap County
Inception: 1907
Elevation above the sea: 9 m
Website: https://cityofpoulsbo.com
Shares border with: Suquamish
Website: https://cityofpoulsbo.com
GPS coordinates: 47.73917,-122.63917
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:05
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