After Office
Following his term as governor, Knapp moved to Seattle and opened a law practice. He was active in civil organizations such as the Institute of Civics and National Geographic Society and received an Honorary LL.D. from Whitman College in 1893. Knapp was also the founder and President of the Anti-Saloon League of Washington. He remained active in the practice of law until his death on October 9, 1904.
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