Stretch Island facts for kids
Stretch Island is a small piece of land located in Case Inlet, which is part of the southern Puget Sound in Washington. It's part of a larger area in Mason County called Allyn-Grapeview. This island is about 1.2 square kilometers (or 300 acres) in size. In 2010, 162 people lived there. On the north side of the island, there are special floating markers called buoys where boats can safely stay overnight. There's also a small place called Stretch Point State Park that you can only reach by boat.
The Story Behind Stretch Island's Name
Stretch Island got its name in 1841 from a famous journey called the Wilkes Expedition. This expedition was exploring the area, and they decided to name the island after one of their crew members, Samuel Stretch. It's a way to remember the people who helped explore and map new places!
How People Traveled to Stretch Island
A long time ago, from the 1870s to the 1920s, getting to Stretch Island and other nearby communities in Case Inlet was different. People used a group of small boats called steamboats. These steamboats were like the buses of their time, helping people travel and move goods around the water.
Local News for the Community
The people living near Stretch Island and in Allyn have their own local newspaper. It's called the North Bay Review, and it comes out every month. It helps keep everyone in the community updated on what's happening.
