Living in Morton - City of Morton WA

Welcome to Morton! Nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, Morton offers a rural lifestyle in a relaxed setting. Peaceful days at the river and catching coffee in town with friends characterize the friendly, hometown feel of Morton. The city is noted for its scenic setting, mild climate, year-round recreation opportunities and close proximity to Mt. Rainier and Mt. St. Helens.

Incorporated in 1913, Morton is located in the geographic center of Lewis County, Washington, 32 miles east of I-5 on US Hwy 12 on the White Pass Scenic Byway. Three major highways, The National Park Highway SR 7, State Route 508 and US Hwy 12 intersect at Morton. The City of Morton is the 3rd largest in Lewis County with a population of 1,126. The primary industries include: manufacturing, timber and forest products and tourism. Current Largest Employers are: Hampton Lumber Mill, and ALTA Forest Products and Arbor Health Hospital.

Parks & Recreation

Take the time to explore Morton’s parks and recreation opportunities including camping at Gust Backstrom Park and spending the day at Jubilee Park, home of the annual Loggers’ Jubilee.

Weather

High temperatures in Morton range from 42 degrees in the winter to 78 degrees in summer. Low temperatures range from an average daily low of 30 degrees in the winter and 50 degrees in summer. 9-10 inches of precipitation fall from November – January, and only one inch of precipitation in July and August. 4-6 inches fall in the form of of snow December to February.

Utilities

The City of Morton provides water and sewer service to businesses and residences within the City Limits and application for these services can be made at City Hall. Water & Sewer Rates

For more information, contact City Hall at 360-496-6881 or 360-496-6086

Mail utility payments to Morton City Hall at PO Box 1089, Morton WA 98356, or drop off payment in person to City Hall at 192 Adams Ave. in Morton.

Garbage Service

Morton contracts with LeMay Enterprises for garbage service. To obtain these services, contact 360-736-4769 or 1-800-525-4167. Visit the LeMay website.

Power

Lewis County PUD provides electric power to businesses and residences within the city. The PUD office is located at 102 Main Avenue in Morton. Contact them by phone at 360-496-6100 or visit the Lewis County PUD website.

Phone

ATT
CenturyLink provides landline telephone service for the Morton area
Xfinity
Verizon

Internet Service Providers

Tiger Mountain Technologies
Astound Broadband
Xfinity

Cable or Satellite Television

Xfinity
Direct TV
Dish Network
Astound Broadband: Powered by WAVE

Post Office

United States Post Office
170 2nd St.
Morton, WA 98356-9800
(360) 496-5316

Retail Hours:
Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: Closed

Rental Facilities

Morton offers several rental venues for meetings, parties, picnics, auctions and more. See a description of each venue and contact information for each.

Utilities

The City of Morton provides water and sewer service to businesses and residences within the City Limits and application for these services can be made at City Hall. Water & Sewer Rates

For more information, contact City Hall at 360-496-6881 or 360-496-6086

Mail utility payments to Morton City Hall at PO Box 1089, Morton WA 98356, or drop off payment in person to City Hall at 192 Adams Ave. in Morton.

Garbage Service

Morton contracts with LeMay Enterprises for garbage service. To obtain these services, contact 360-736-4769 or 1-800-525-4167. Visit the LeMay website.

Power

Phone

ATT
CenturyLink provides landline telephone service for the Morton area
Xfinity
Verizon

Internet Service Providers

Tiger Mountain Technologies
Astound Broadband
Xfinity

Cable or Satellite Television

Xfinity
Direct TV
Dish Network
Astound Broadband: Powered by WAVE

Post Office

United States Post Office
170 2nd St.
Morton, WA 98356-9800
(360) 496-5316

Retail Hours:
Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: Closed

Rental Facilities

Morton offers several rental venues for meetings, parties, picnics, auctions and more. See a description of each venue and contact information for each.

Friendly Small Town

Community Services

Morton Farmers Market
mid-May – mid-September
Organized by the Friends of Morton Parks
More information

East Lewis County Chamber of Commerce
Website

Timberland Regional Library
www.trl.org

Morton Historical Society
Visitor Center, Museum and Train Depot
194 Main Ave
Tel. 360-496-0070

Open 7 days a week 10am to 3pm
Find us on Facebook

Friends of the Morton Parks

Contact: Richard Vanderlip
PO Box 173
Morton, WA 98356
Email: Info@fompwa.org
Phone: 515-497-0012
www.fompwa.org

Senior Center

Join the seniors for weekly breakfast, community dinners, pinochle, Thai Chi exercise, and pool table games.

103 Westlake Avenue
Morton, WA 98356
(360) 496-3230

Open 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday – Friday
Lunch served Monday – Thursday at 12:00 pm

Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging

The Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency is committed to:

Supporting people so they may live independently
Coordinating home and community services
Identifying resources and services
Assisting people in accessing services

For more information, call (360) 496-6300 or visit their website.

LEWIS County Transit
Phone: (360) 330-2072
Contact: info@lewiscountytransit.org
Website: www.lewiscountytransit.org

Lewis County Transit is a general public, fixed route transportation service that provides access to communities between Packwood and Centralia-Chehalis. with additional needs, with All buses are wheelchair accessible. Route Schedule and Maps.

Washington State Patrol Licensing Department
342 State Route 7
Morton, WA 98356
(360) 496-3323

Visit their website for hours and further information.

Morton Airport – Strom Field
PO Box 1089
Morton, WA 98356
360-496-6881
Manager: Rick Mead

Owned by the City of Morton, visit AirNav.com for details.

Another good resource is the Community Resource Guide for Lewis County