Wildwood, Washington facts for kids
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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 a small place in Lewis County, Washington. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county.
Wildwood is located between the communities of Boistfort and Vader. Long ago, the main business here was cutting down trees for lumber. Today, farming is still a very important part of life in Wildwood. The area is also well-known for elk hunting.
History of Wildwood
People who were not Native Americans first settled in Wildwood in 1881. This means they started building homes and living there.
A post office opened in Wildwood in 1889. This was a very important place for sending and receiving mail. It stayed open until 1930. The name "Wildwood" was chosen because the area was very wild and natural back then.
For a short time in the 1910s and 1920s, there was a small school in Wildwood. This helped local children get an education.
