The U.S. Exploring Expedition under Lt. Charles Wilkes explored the Puget Sound region in 1841 and named the bay Budd Inlet after expedition member Thomas A. Budd.
The U.S. Exploring Expedition under Lt. Charles Wilkes explored the Puget Sound region in 1841. They camped near Fort Nisqually while they charted the area and named Budd Inlet after expedition member Thomas A. Budd.