Welcome to Skokomish ...
Skokomish is located in Mason County<1>.
The pronunciation of Skokomish: skoh-KOH-mish<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Skokomish, you might consider that their post office opened in 1858.
Skokomish is near sea level<3>.
Time Zone: Skokomish lies in the Pacific Time Zone (PST/PDT) and observes daylight saving time
Skokomish is within the (360) area code.
The ZIP code for Skokomish: 98584<4>
Communities near Skokomish ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Skokomish.
- Shelton
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shelton
- Shelton is located in Mason County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 10,955 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shelton <5>
- Hoodsport
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hoodsport
- Hoodsport is located in Mason County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hoodsport <5>
- Tahuya
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tahuya
- Tahuya is located in Mason County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tahuya <5>
- Bayshore
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bayshore
- Bayshore is located in Mason County
- Lilliwaup
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lilliwaup
- Lilliwaup is located in Mason County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lilliwaup <5>
- Matlock
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Matlock
- Matlock is located in Mason County
- Allyn
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allyn
- Allyn is located in Mason County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Allyn <5>
- Grapeview
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grapeview
- Grapeview is located in Mason County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grapeview <5>
- Herron Island
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herron Island
- Herron Island is located in Pierce County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Herron Island <5>
- New Kamilche
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Kamilche have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Kamilche
- New Kamilche is located in Mason County
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Skokomish. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Skokomish.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Skokomish. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Skokomish.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Skokomish. See our Newspapers Page for Skokomish.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Skokomish ...
Looking for more information about Skokomish? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Skokomish, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Skokomish.
Adding Skokomish to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Skokomish in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Skokomish was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Skokomish post office opened in 1858.
We also found Skokomish in the book titled List of Post Offices in the United States (1870).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Skokomish.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Skokomish. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Mason County: www.co.mason.wa.us/
The official website for State of Washington: https://access.wa.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Washington's counties, including Mason, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Skokomish. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Skokomish - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Skokomish). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Skokomish or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |