Hillhurst, Washington

Hillhurst is an extinct town in Pierce County, in the U.S. state of Washington.

Hillhurst, Washington
Hillhurst
Hillhurst
Coordinates: 47°05′12″N 122°30′25″W
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyPierce
Established1878
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)

A post office called Hillhurst was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1920. The community was named for a hill near the original town site.

What remains of Hillhurst is now enclosed by Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

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