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Wildwood, Washington
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 Wildwood, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
Wildwood, Washington
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Lewis |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| zip code |
98596
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
Wildwood is an unincorporated community in Lewis County, in the U.S. state of Washington. The town is located between Boistfort and Vader. The community's early days, similar to other areas in Lewis County, had an economy driven by lumber production however it has retained its predominant agricultural roots. The area is known for its elk hunting.
History
A post office called Wildwood was established in 1889, and remained in operation until 1930. The name Wildwood is descriptive of the original condition of the town site.
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