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How Did Kingston Get its Name?

June 1, 2024 MyUserAdmin

In 1989, the speculation was that Kingston got its name from “King’s Town,” a derogatory term for property abandoned by…

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Kingston School House

May 19, 2024 MyUserAdmin

In 1895, this one-room school was built, and it remained in operation until 1909. Sam Arness then constructed the two-story…

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Posted in: Early Days

Early Ships

May 17, 2024 MyUserAdmin

Before Kitsap County had good roads and bridges, private companies ran various types of boats, like the steamer Monticello, to…

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Kingston Inn

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Before it was destroyed in 2005, the Kingston Inn was a favorite local gathering place for residents and visitors. Lines…

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Posted in: Downtown Kingston, Kingston Walking Tour

Kingston Village Green

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The U S Navy provided housing for military families in a group of homes on West Kingston Road. Kitsap County…

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Our 2019 book Images of America: Kingston is available at the Saltwater Bookshop, Safeway and Rite Aid.
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