Longbranch, Washington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Longbranch
|
|
|---|---|
 Longbranch
Location in Washington (state)
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.01 sq mi (51.8 km2) |
| • Land | 19.69 sq mi (51.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.32 sq mi (0.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 190 ft (60 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
98351
|
| Area code(s) | 253 |
Longbranch is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It is located on the Key Peninsula, along Filucy Bay between Pitt Passage and Balch Passage. Longbranch is primarily residential (like nearby Home and Lakebay) and includes a marina, church, and community centre.
The community was named after Long Branch, New Jersey.
History
In 1934, Longbranch was linked by ferry service with Steilacoom, Anderson and McNeil islands. The ferry continues in operation, but no longer connects to Longbranch.
See also
In Spanish: Longbranch (Washington) para niños
All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
Longbranch, Washington Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.