Lacey is a city in Thurston County and a suburb of Olympia. Lacey was originally called Woodland after settlers Isaac and Catherine Wood, who claimed land there in 1853. By 1891, the town of Woodland had a large enough population to apply for a post office and was denied because there was already a town called Woodland on the Columbia River. The name Lacey was chosen for the new post office. The city of Lacey was not officially incorporated until 1966. If you or a loved one is in need of in-home senior care in Lacey, WA please contact us Visiting Angels Lacey, WA at 360-705-1929