Key Peninsula facts for kids
The Key Peninsula is a long, narrow piece of land in Puget Sound, Washington, United States. Locals sometimes call it "The KP" or "The Key." It stretches about 16 miles (26 km) south from the Kitsap Peninsula.
This area is part of Pierce County, Washington. The peninsula gets its name because it looks a bit like a key. Many small towns are located here, including:
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Schools on the Key Peninsula
Students on the Key Peninsula attend schools in the Peninsula School District. Younger students go to several small elementary schools located around the peninsula.
Middle school students attend Key Peninsula Middle School. For high school, teens travel to Peninsula High School (PHS). This high school is located in Purdy, on the nearby Gig Harbor Peninsula.
Parks and Recreation
The Key Peninsula is home to two beautiful State Parks. These parks offer great places to explore and enjoy nature.
History of Transportation
From the 1870s to the 1920s, people living on the western side of the Key Peninsula used steamboats to travel. These boats helped connect communities along Case Inlet. They were an important way for people to get around before roads were common.
Local News and History
The Key Peninsula has its own community newspaper called the Key Peninsula News. It is a monthly newspaper that started in 1974. This newspaper is a nonprofit organization and is based in Vaughn. You can find more information about it online at keypennews.com.
If you want to learn more about the history of the area, you can visit the Key Peninsula Historical Society online. There are also books about the area's past, like "Early Days of the Key Peninsula" by R.T. Arledge and "The Woodpecker Menace" by Ted Olinger.
