Fairholm, Washington

Fairholm (also spelled Fairholme) is a campground[1] in Clallam County, Washington, United States. The community is located at the west end of Lake Crescent in the Olympic National Park. Fairholm also features a general store, cafe, and other park-related buildings.

Fairholm, Washington
Fairholm is located in Washington (state)
Fairholm
Fairholm
Coordinates: 48°04′05″N 123°54′54″W
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyClallam
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)

Fairholm was settled just prior to 1891 by W.V. Wilson and was named by Caroline Jones.[2] A post office, named "Fairholme", was there from 1891 to 1902; George Mitchell was its first postmaster.[3][4] Boat service on Lake Crescent connected Fairholm to Piedmont on the northeastern shore.[4]

Lady of the Lake traversed Lake Crescent between Fairholm and Piedmont[4]

See also

References

  1. "Fairholme Campground, WA - Map, Distance & Driving Directions".
  2. Majors, Harry M. (1975). Exploring Washington. Van Winkle Publishing Co. p. 15. ISBN 978-0-918664-00-6.
  3. "Post Offices, Washington, Clallam County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 10, 2018.
  4. Evans, Gail H. E. (1983). "Chapter 2". Historic Resource Study (Olympic National Park). U.S. National Park Service.
  • Evans, Gail H. E. (1983). "Chapter 4". Historic Resource Study (Olympic National Park). U.S. National Park Service. – Fairholm in the early 20th century


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