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 TMI Forest Products and Morton General 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 250 Main Street. 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. Find LeMay online.
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 - Comcast
Verizon
Internet Service Providers
Tiger Mountain Technologies
Astound Broadband
Xfinity - Comcast
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. Click here for a description of each venue and links for more information.
Community Services
Farmers Market
May 23, 2020 - mid-September
Organized by the Friends of Morton Parks
More information
East Lewis County Chamber of Commerce
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
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 noon
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 them online.
Morton Police Department Youth Center
260 W. Main Ave. (rear entrance)
(360) 496-6636
Hours:
Hours: Thursday and Friday 3pm to 6pm
Second and Fourth Saturdays from noon to 4
The Teen Center is a safe place where school age kids and teens can come to hang out, do homework, use the internet, play age appropriate games, and generally enjoy themselves. The Teen Center is staffed by Morton Police Department Auxiliary officers. Call (360) 496-5275 for more information. Youth Mentoring Program is available.
Morton Lions Club
The Lions Club meets the first and third Tuesdays every month at 1 p.m. at the Cody Café in downtown Morton. The club holds public rollerskating sessions throughout the winter at the Lions Hall, supports the Morton Teen Center, provides reading glasses for those who cannot afford them, along with other community activities.
LEWIS Mountain Highway Transit
Phone: (360) 496-5404
Contact: Doug Hayden
L.E.W.I.S. Mountain Highway Transit (Lewis County East-West Information Shuttle) is a general public, fixed route transportation service that provides access to communities between Packwood and Centralia-Chehalis. Bus drivers are specially trained to provide information about local community services and programs. L.E.W.I.S. Mountain Highway Transit will accommodate people with additional needs, with 24 hours’ notice. All buses are wheelchair accessible. Click here for 2014 Route Schedule and Map.
Washington State Patrol Licensing Department
342 State Route 7
Morton, WA 98356
(360) 496-3323
Click here for hours and further information.
Morton Airport – Strom Field
PO Box 1089
Morton, WA 98356
360-496-6881
Manager: James Gerwig
Owned by the city of Morton, click here for details.
White Pass Community Services Coalition
123 Main St.
Morton, WA 98356
(360) 496-5404
Provides housing, utility assistance, and transportation information. View the Community Resource Guide for Lewis County offering an extensive list of contacts and general information.
