Longbranch, Washington

Longbranch
Longbranch is located in Washington (state)
Longbranch
Longbranch
Location within the state of Washington
Coordinates: 47°14′20″N 122°45′20″W / 47.23889°N 122.75556°W / 47.23889; -122.75556
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyPierce
Area
 • Total
20.01 sq mi (51.8 km2)
 • Land19.69 sq mi (51.0 km2)
 • Water0.32 sq mi (0.8 km2)
Elevation190 ft (60 m)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP codes
98351
Area code253
GNIS feature ID2584999[1]

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 center.

The community was named after Long Branch, New Jersey.[2]

History

In 1934, Longbranch was linked by ferry service with Steilacoom, Anderson and McNeil islands.[3] The ferry continues in operation, but no longer connects to Longbranch.

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Longbranch, Washington
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 14, 2016.
  3. ^ Galentine, Elizabeth, and Anderson Island Historical Society, Anderson Island, Arcadia Publishing (2006) ISBN 0-7385-4854-5


 

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