Gettysburg, Washington facts for kids
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Gettysburg, Washington
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 Gettysburg, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
Gettysburg, Washington
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Clallam |
| Established | 1890 |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
Gettysburg was once a small town in Washington State. It was located in Clallam County, near where the Lyre River meets the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Today, Gettysburg is known as a ghost town because nothing is left of it.
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The Story of Gettysburg
How Gettysburg Began
The town of Gettysburg was named after Robert N. Getty. He was a businessman who worked in the lumber industry. In 1887, when he was 30 years old, Getty moved to the area.
He built several buildings to support the local logging industry. This area was experiencing a "logging boom," meaning a lot of trees were being cut down.
The Post Office and Travel
A post office was opened in Gettysburg in 1890. It was called "Gettysburgh" at first. This post office served the community until 1926.
Gettysburg also had a way to connect with bigger cities. People could travel by steamboat to places in Puget Sound.
Why Gettysburg Disappeared
Over time, the town of Gettysburg slowly faded away. By 1976, reports said that nothing remained of the town. All the buildings and signs of the community were gone, leaving it a true ghost town.
