Gorst, Washington facts for kids
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Gorst, Washington
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 Gorst, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
Gorst, Washington
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Kitsap |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.69 km2) |
| • Land | 0.65 sq mi (1.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 605 |
| • Density | 927/sq mi (358.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98337
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-27680 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512247 |
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 592 | — | |
| 2020 | 605 | 2.2% | |
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Gorst is a small community located in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. It sits at the very top of Sinclair Inlet, which is an arm of Puget Sound. In 2020, about 605 people lived there.
Gorst is known for its many stores, car dealerships, and coffee stands. There is also a neighborhood with homes located west of the water, along State Route 3.
History of Gorst
Gorst got its name from the Gorst family. They were some of the first people to settle in this area back in the 1890s.
Famous People from Gorst
Some interesting people have connections to Gorst. One was Vern C. Gorst, who is sometimes called the "grandfather" of United Airlines. This means he played a big part in starting the airline.
Two other famous people were Edward S. Curtis and Asahel Curtis. They were well-known photographers who took many important pictures.
The Tree Octopus Hoax
Gorst has also been linked to a funny internet story called the Tree Octopus Hoax. This was a made-up story that started online in 1998. It pretended that there was a rare type of octopus that lived in trees in the Pacific Northwest! It was a joke to show how easily false information can spread online.
