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Longbranch, Washington

Coordinates: 47°12′33″N 122°45′20″W / 47.20917°N 122.75556°W / 47.20917; -122.75556
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Longbranch
Longbranch is located in Washington (state)
Longbranch
Longbranch
Location within the state of Washington
Coordinates: 47°12′33″N 122°45′20″W / 47.20917°N 122.75556°W / 47.20917; -122.75556
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyPierce
Area
 • Total20.01 sq mi (51.8 km2)
 • Land19.69 sq mi (51.0 km2)
 • Water0.32 sq mi (0.8 km2)
Elevation
190 ft (60 m)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP codes
98351
Area code253

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] As of 2024, it's population is estimated to be at 4,130.[2]

History

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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.

It was founded in 1891.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 14, 2016.
  2. ^ "Longbranch, Washington Population 2024". worldpopulationreview.com. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  3. ^ Galentine, Elizabeth, and Anderson Island Historical Society, Anderson Island, Arcadia Publishing (2006) ISBN 0-7385-4854-5
  4. ^ "Revisiting Washington — Longbranch". revisitwa.org. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
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