The unincorporated community of South Colby is situated on the shore of the Yukon Harbor. It is two miles west of the Southworth Ferry Dock in West Seattle. This part of Kitsap County is home to many of the state's largest businesses. The area also belongs to the Southworth census-designated place. You can learn more about South Colby's history below. The population of South Colby is approximately 450 people.
Located just across the Curley Creek bridge, the city's early days were marked by the presence of a grange hall and a church. During World War II, warships landed on Colby's shores, and ice cream and candy were popular. By the end of the 19th century, this town's population had increased remarkably. The US Navy Fuel Dock and its pier were the most prominent landmarks. The area was also home to a steamship, the "Ellis Slater," which served as a meeting place for the Independent Order of Good Templar.
The first newspapers of the area were published in 1886. Kansas Governor John Martin named Colby the county seat in 1885. In 1886, the city incorporated. Brickyards were established along the creek. Lumberyards were soon added. The town's new courthouse was occupied in July 1886. In 1887, the railroad reached the area and the first trains started running.