Clallam County

Clallam County is an administrative division in northwestern Washington featuring coastal areas, mountains, and forests. The region stretches along the Olympic Peninsula and the Strait of Juan de Fuca with varied terrain.

The county was established in 1854 as an administrative territory. This founding followed centuries of habitation by the Klallam people in the same lands.

The name comes from the Klallam people who lived here for generations. You can see their influence today in local museums and community spaces throughout the region.

The county seat is Port Angeles, which serves as a good base for exploring the area. The coastal location and proximity to Olympic National Park make navigation and access to outdoor destinations straightforward.

Cape Alava within this county marks the westernmost point of the continental United States. Few visitors realize they can reach one of the country's most extreme geographic points.

Location: Washington

Inception: 1854

Capital city: Port Angeles

Shares border with: Cowichan Valley Regional District, Capital Regional District, Jefferson County, San Juan County

Website: http://clallam.net

GPS coordinates: 48.11250,-123.44083

Latest update: December 14, 2025 21:24