Longbranch, Washington
Longbranch | |
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  Longbranch Location within the state of Washington | |
| Coordinates: 47°12′33″N 122°45′20″W / 47.20917°N 122.75556°WCoordinates: 47°12′33″N 122°45′20″W / 47.20917°N 122.75556°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.01 sq mi (51.8 km2) |
| • Land | 19.69 sq mi (51.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.32 sq mi (0.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 190 ft (60 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes | 98351 |
| Area code(s) | 253 |
Longbranch is an unincorporated community and census-designated places in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It is located on the Key Peninsula, along between Pitt Passage and . Longbranch is primarily residential (like nearby Home and Lakebay) and includes a marina, church, and community centre.
The community was named after Long Branch, New Jersey.[1]
History[]
In 1934, Longbranch was linked by ferry service with Steilacoom, Anderson and McNeil islands.[2] The ferry continues in operation, but no longer connects to Longbranch.
References[]
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 14, 2016.
- ^ Galentine, Elizabeth, and Anderson Island Historical Society, Anderson Island, Arcadia Publishing (2006) ISBN 0-7385-4854-5
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Longbranch. |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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- Census-designated places in Pierce County, Washington
- Census-designated places in Washington (state)
- Unincorporated communities in Pierce County, Washington
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