Gig Harbor, Maritime city in Pierce County, Washington, United States
Located on the shores of Puget Sound at 11 meters elevation, Gig Harbor features marinas, parks, and walking paths along its waterfront area.
Captain Charles Wilkes named the harbor in 1840 after seeking protection for his small boat, known as a captain's gig, during a strong storm.
The S'Homamish band of the Puyallup people maintained several houses and a large longhouse at the harbor's mouth until the late nineteenth century.
The Peninsula School District operates three high schools in Gig Harbor, while Tacoma Community College maintains a satellite campus established in 1992.
A fleet of commercial fishing boats based in Gig Harbor conducts annual fishing expeditions to Alaska during the salmon season.
Location: Pierce County
Inception: 1946
Elevation above the sea: 11 m
Shares border with: Artondale, Tacoma
Website: http://cityofgigharbor.net
GPS coordinates: 47.32694,-122.58639
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:15
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