Littell, Washington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Littell, Washington
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Willapa Hills Trail pedestrian bridge, Littell, Washington 2023
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 Littell, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
Littell, Washington
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Lewis |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| zip code |
98532
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
Littell is a small, unincorporated community in Lewis County, Washington, United States. It is located off Washington State Route 6, between the towns of Adna and Claquato. The popular Willapa Hills Trail, a path for walking and biking, passes right through this area.
History of Littell
There are two stories about how the community of Littell got its start. One story says that Harry J. Syverson, a manager at the Hill Logging Company, founded the town in 1912. However, other sources claim that a local businessman named Curt Littell agreed to have the post office named after him in 1902.
A post office was moved to Littell from the nearby town of Claquato in 1903. An opera house, a place for performances, was built in the town in 1904.
Timber Town Days
Littell was once very famous for its timber production. At its busiest, in the early 1900s, it had two large sawmills. These mills cut down trees and turned them into lumber. The community grew big enough to have its own school and church. Many people of Japanese heritage lived in Littell and worked in the mills.
Decline and Modern Day
After a big fire destroyed one of the mills in 1911, the second mill also closed down later. This caused the town to shrink, and most of its original buildings and downtown area are now gone.
In recent years, a new pedestrian bridge was built in Littell. Construction started in 2021. This bridge helps people using the Willapa Hills Trail cross the highway safely, avoiding cars. The project cost $3.3 million and was finished in June 2023. The overpass was named in honor of the Littell community.
Notable People from Littell
Littell is the birthplace or home of a few well-known individuals.
- Roy Huggins: He was a famous producer, screenwriter, and creator of many popular television series. Some of his most well-known shows include The Rockford Files, The Fugitive, and Maverick. Roy Huggins was born in Littell.
- James A. Wright: He was a state senator in Wisconsin and also a lumberman. Wright was the president of the Wisconsin Lumber Company, which was located in Littell. He started this company in 1904.
