Dryad, Washington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dryad, Washington
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Northern Pacific Railroad station, Dryad, Washington, ca. 1915
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 Dryad, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
Dryad, Washington
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Lewis |
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| zip code |
98532
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
Dryad is a small, quiet community in Lewis County, Washington. It's not an official town, but a rural area where people live. You can find Dryad about 1.3 miles east of Doty. Other nearby places include Adna and Ceres, all located along Washington State Route 6. The Chehalis River flows right through the middle of the area.
What's in a Name?
This community used to be called Salal. The name Dryad was chosen around 1890 by officials from the Northern Pacific Railway. A man named William C. Albee, who worked for the railway, suggested it. In old myths, a dryad is a spirit or nymph that lives in trees. Albee thought this name would be perfect because of all the fir and cedar trees in the area.
A Look Back in Time
Dryad was once a busy logging town. Many towns like it grew along the Northern Pacific Railway line, which connected places like Chehalis and South Bend.
The town wasn't always where it is today. It moved in 1902 when the Leudinghaus brothers built a sawmill at the current spot.
The Dryad Community Baptist Church was built in 1903. It's been open ever since! The church has been updated over the years, with new parts added in 2006 and beautiful stained glass windows in 2018.
Weather in Dryad
Dryad has a special kind of weather called a "warm-summer Mediterranean climate." This means it has warm, dry summers, but they don't get super hot. The average temperature in the warmest month is usually below 71.6°F (22°C).
Fun Things to Do
The annual Pe Ell River Run is a fun event that passes through Dryad. It's been happening since 1978! People buy or build their own water crafts and float down the Chehalis River. The journey starts in Pe Ell and ends at Rainbow Falls State Park, which is just a mile east of Dryad. You can even float over a small waterfall that's still there, even after some big floods in 2007.
The Willapa Hills Trail, a popular path for walking and biking, also goes through Dryad.
