Rocky Point, Cowlitz County, Washington facts for kids
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Rocky Point, Washington
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 Rocky Point, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
Rocky Point, Washington
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Washington |
| County | Cowlitz |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98626
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-59320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512613 |
Rocky Point is a small community in Cowlitz County, Washington. It is not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it is an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that are not officially part of a city. Rocky Point is located just north of the city of Kelso.
Where is Rocky Point?
Rocky Point is in the southwestern part of Washington State. It sits along or very close to North Pacific Avenue. You can find its exact spot using coordinates: 46°10′18″N 122°54′31″W / 46.17167°N 122.90861°W. These numbers help pinpoint its location on a map.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it does not have its own local government. It is usually managed by the county it is in. For Rocky Point, this means Cowlitz County handles things like roads and public services.
Schools in Rocky Point
Children living in the Rocky Point area attend schools in the Kelso School District. This school district serves students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. It is a large district with almost 5,000 students. This means kids from Rocky Point go to school with students from nearby Kelso.
