Clark, Washington Explained

Clark, Washington
Other Name:Keller Ferry
Named For:Todd Clark
Pushpin Map:Washington#USA
Pushpin Label:Clark
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Washington
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Lincoln County
Timezone:PST
Utc Offset:-8
Timezone Dst:PDT
Utc Offset Dst:-7
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:99185
Area Code:509
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:2786072[1]

Clark—also known as Keller Ferry—is an unincorporated community located along the Columbia River in the U.S. state of Washington, in Lincoln County.Most buildings in the community are grouped around the Keller Ferry Campground at the south side of the Keller Ferry crossing. There are several businesses, including a car repair shop and a convenience store. The community is located on Lake Roosevelt, just south of the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. The town is named after Todd Clark.[2] At one time, the town also had a post office.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. March 13, 2017. United States Geological Survey. January 29, 2017.
  2. Web site: Ferry and Lincoln counties buy out W. H. Latta's concession to operate the Keller Ferry in September 1930. Paula Becker. HistoryLink. 2016-12-14.
  3. Web site: Official Register of the United States, Volume 2. United States Government. 2018-03-11. 1901.