Longbranch, Washington
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Longbranch | |
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Coordinates: 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 | 253 |
Longbranch is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It is located on the Key Peninsula, along Filucy Bay between Pitt Passage and Balch Passage. 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
External links
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Longbranch.
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