Kingston [Paperback]

With its peaceful cove and captivating mountain views, Kingston has long been a charming community on Puget Sound west of Seattle. Dubbed Little City by the Sea, Gateway to the Olympic Mountains, and Ferry Town, Kingston has an extensive history beyond its boating appeal. It was once a seasonal fishing and food gathering spot for indigenous people, a logging camp, and a planned location for a major resort. In the 1900s, it became a productive farming community, a smugglers hideout, a strategic military site, an artists haven, and a summer retreat for Seattle city dwellers. Today, as a major ferry port, Kingston is still a quaint village of about 2,500 peoplewith an hourly traffic jam. Approximately four million people pass through Kingston annually on the Washington State Ferries or stop in Kingstons delightful marina and nearby shops.For this look at the towns unique characteristics, the Kingston Historical Society relied on the generous contributions and reflections of descendants of pioneer families and other local residents, as well as its own collection. Formed in 2002, the Kingston Historical Societys mission is to preserve, record, interpret, and display the history of Kingston, Washington.