Wollochet Pierce County, Washington
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Wollochet: The mapped location is an approximation and should not be used for navigation or wayfinding.
Information
General information on Wollochet
- Feature Type: Place
Official, historical, colloquial and alternative toponyms for Wollochet
A brief list of names that this geographic feature has been named
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Wollochet | Official |
| Whollochet | Historical |
Origin Notes and History of Wollochet
References to Wollochet that document the origin of its place name
WHOLLOCHET BAY, on the north side of Hale Passage; in the northwestern part of Pierce County, was named by the Wilkes Expedition, 1841, "Vanderford's Harbor," in honor of Benjamin Vanderford, Pilot of the Vincennes in the squadron. (Hydrography Volume XXIII., Atlas, chart 78.) Vanderford was promoted to. the rank of Master's Mate before his death at sea on March 23, 1842. Captain Wilkes speaks highly of his services and, adds: ''As sometimes happens, he had a presentiment of his own death, and had long been impressed with the opinion that he would not survive to return to his own country." (Narrative. Volume V., page 418.) The origin of the name Whollochet has not been ascertained.
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Last updated: 2024-05-31