Port Hadlock-Irondale, Washington
Port Hadlock-Irondale is a community of 3,884 people in Jefferson County, Washington.
Why visit Port Hadlock-Irondale
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 12 parks and trails, 14 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Port Townsend Aero Museum, Anderson Lake State Park and Chimacum Wildlife Area.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 73°F; February lows average 38°F.
Weather in Port Hadlock-Irondale
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Port Hadlock-Irondale
Port Hadlock-Irondale is a census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson County, Washington, United States. The population was 3,983 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Port Hadlock-Irondale, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
Port Townsend Aero Museum
Museum · 1.8 mi
Aviation museum in Port Townsend, Washington
105 Airport Road, Port Townsend
We-Su 09:00-16:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Restaurants and cafes14
Farms Reach Cafe
Restaurant · Local, Cafe, Coffee, Bakery · 1.9 mi
8972 Beaver Valley Road, Chimacum
Mo-Su 07:00-14:00
San Juan Taqueria
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi
23 Kala Square Place, Port Townsend
Mo-Th 11:00-20:30;Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00;Su off
Spruce Goose Cafe
Cafe · Breakfast, Burger, American · 1.9 mi
302 Airport Road, Port Townsend
We-Su 08:00-15:00
Ferino's Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 1.3 mi
846 Ness' Corner Road, Port Hadlock
Mo-Fr 11:30-20:00
Pedro's Fiesta Jalisco
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.4 mi
10893 Rhody Drive, Port Hadlock
2 more on the map.
History
The first iron-producing blast furnace in Washington Territory was completed in Irondale in 1881. About 1,200 tons of pig iron was produced during its first year of operation, with ore obtained from Chimacum Valley. The plant was closed in 1889.
The initial hope was for Irondale to become a major iron and steel producer for the western United States. At first, it looked as though this dream was going to come true. After only two years of production, Irondale had several bars, boarding facilities for both men and horses, and homes and accommodations for over 200 workers. Before the local economy and the plant failed in 1889, there were over 400 men employed at the foundry. The town expanded and grew on the sandy bluffs that overlooked the waterside plant.
There were several efforts made to rebuild the iron and steel plant in the following years, but all failed. Irondale today is a bedroom community for the surrounding towns of Port Hadlock, Port Townsend and further south to Silverdale.
From the History section of Port Hadlock-Irondale, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship2
Methodist Episcopal Church of Port Hadlock
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.0 mi
10104 Rhody Drive, Chimacum
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Map of Port Hadlock-Irondale
50 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 38°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 49°F | 38°F | 1.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 40°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 43°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 63°F | 47°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 68°F | 51°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 73°F | 53°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 73°F | 54°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 68°F | 51°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 46°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 41°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 38°F | 2.6 in | 0.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Port Townsend Hcn (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Jefferson County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2025-12-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2024-04-28: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-01-12: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2022-03-29: Severe Winter Storms, Snowstorms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding (Flood)
- 2022-01-05: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Jefferson County International Airport (TWD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Marrowstone 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Port Townsend 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Freeland 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Hansville 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Coupeville 14 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Bell Hill 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Camano 17 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Lofall 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Carlsborg 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Oak Harbor 20 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Methodist Episcopal Church of Port Hadlock 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tamanowas Rock, Dennis Bratland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Arum italicum 113512374, Mara Christensen, CC BY 4.0
- Arum italicum 113512332, Mara Christensen, CC BY 4.0
- Arum italicum 113512406, Mara Christensen, CC BY 4.0
- Oniscus asellus 103039413, Mara Christensen, CC BY 4.0
- Crocus tommasinianus 89445969, Mara Christensen, CC BY 4.0
- Crocus tommasinianus 89445991, Mara Christensen, CC BY 4.0
- Hattie Williams House, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shibles House, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Z3, Dana Hutchinson, CC BY 3.0
- Anderson Lake State Park scary, ECTran71, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Anderson Lake State Park, ECTran71, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Galster House, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lachnum virgineum 267591669, Mark Richman, CC BY 4.0
- Lachnum virgineum 267591700, Mark Richman, CC BY 4.0
- Algae bloom on Anderson Lake, ECTran71, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Irondale HD, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Site of the Irondale Jail 2, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Algal bloom at Anderson Lake State Park, ECTran71, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Port Townsend Aero Museum panorama, Peaceray, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Port Townsend Aero Museum, Peaceray, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Port Townsend Aero Museum exterior, Peaceray, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Port Townsend Aero Museum exterior 2, Peaceray, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dungeness Crab, Dana Hutchinson, CC BY 3.0
- Chimacum Post Office site NRHP 83003323 Jefferson County, WA, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wood Boat, Dana Hutchinson, CC BY 3.0
- Eudistylia vancouveri 422858383, Mara Christensen, CC BY 4.0
- Slava Lleontyev and Frodo PTFF 2024, Peaceray, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Anya Stasenko, Slava Lleontyev, and Frodo PTFF 2024, Peaceray, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Post-WNCA 2021 Peaceray selfie, Peaceray, CC BY-SA 4.0
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