Toutle, Washington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Toutle, Washington
|
|
|---|---|
 Toutle, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Cowlitz |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98649
|
| Area code(s) | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-72100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1511568 |
Toutle is a small community located in Cowlitz County, Washington. It is not an official city but rather an "unincorporated area." This means it's a place with a group of homes and businesses that isn't part of a city or town government.
What's in a Name? The History of Toutle
The name "Toutle" comes from a Native American group. The Hullooetell were a band of the Skillot people. They were part of the larger Chinookan tribe. Both the community and the nearby Toutle River got their names from this group.
Where is Toutle Located?
Toutle is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) east of a town called Castle Rock. You can find it along Washington State Route 504. This road is also known as the Spirit Lake Memorial Highway. Toutle is quite close to the famous Mount St. Helens. The Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument is at the end of the Spirit Lake Memorial Highway. This monument is a special area set up to protect the volcano and its surroundings.
Learning in Toutle: The School District
The young people in Toutle go to schools in the Toutle Lake School District. This district serves students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. About 694 students attend schools here. The district includes students from both Toutle and the nearby community of Silver Lake, Washington.
