Lakebay, Washington facts for kids
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Lakebay, Washington
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Lakebay Marina
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 Lakebay, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98349
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| Area code(s) | 253 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1513142 |
Lakebay is a small, quiet place in Pierce County, Washington, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Lakebay is found at the very end of a small bay called Mayo Cove. This cove is on the eastern side of the Key Peninsula. It's about 1 mile (1.6 km) south of another community named Home. Lakebay even has its own post office with the ZIP code 98349.
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About Lakebay
Where is Lakebay Located?
Lakebay is nestled on the beautiful Key Peninsula in Washington State. This peninsula stretches out into Puget Sound, offering scenic views and a peaceful environment. The community sits right at the head of Mayo Cove, which is a calm inlet of water.
Why is it Called Lakebay?
The name "Lakebay" comes from a nearby body of water called Bay Lake. It's common for communities to be named after important natural features close by. This helps people know where the place is and what's special about it.
Notable People from Lakebay
Who is Rose Payne?
One interesting person born in Lakebay was Rose Payne (1909–1999). She was a very important scientist known as a transplant geneticist. This means she studied how our bodies' genes affect whether a transplanted organ (like a kidney or heart) will be accepted or rejected by the new body. Her work helped make organ transplants much safer and more successful for many people around the world.
