Bunker Hill, Washington facts for kids
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Bunker Hill, Washington
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 Bunker Hill, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
Bunker Hill, Washington
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Cowlitz |
| Elevation | 145 m (476 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98632
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-08760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1510848 |
Bunker Hill is a small place in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is not an official city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is part of the larger county.
Bunker Hill is located in the southwestern part of Washington state. It sits northwest of the city of Longview. You can reach Bunker Hill by traveling west from Longview on Washington State Route 4. This road is also called Ocean Beach Highway. Then, you turn north onto Bunker Hill Road.
About Bunker Hill
Bunker Hill is a quiet community in a beautiful part of Washington. It is surrounded by the natural landscapes of Cowlitz County. The area is known for its forests and rivers.
Where is Bunker Hill?
Bunker Hill's exact location is at coordinates 46.2023325 degrees north latitude and 123.1387306 degrees west longitude. These numbers help pinpoint its spot on a map. It is part of the Pacific Time Zone. This means it follows Pacific Standard Time (PST) in winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) in summer.
Education in Bunker Hill
Even though Bunker Hill is not a city, it is part of a larger school system. The community is served by the Longview School District. This district provides education for students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. It is a large district, serving about 6,600 students in total. This means students from Bunker Hill attend schools in nearby Longview.
