Longbranch, Washington Explained

Longbranch
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community & Census-designated place
Pushpin Map:USA Washington
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Washington
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Washington
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Pierce
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Sq Mi:20.01
Area Land Sq Mi:19.69
Area Water Sq Mi:0.32
Population As Of:2000
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Pacific (PST)
Utc Offset:-8
Timezone Dst:PDT
Utc Offset Dst:-7
Elevation Ft:190
Coordinates:47.2092°N -122.7556°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Postal Code:98351
Area Code:253
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID

Longbranch is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It is located on the Key Peninsula, along Filucy Bay between Pitt Passage and Balch Passage. Longbranch is primarily residential (like nearby Home and Lakebay) and includes a marina, church, and community centre.

The community was named after Long Branch, New Jersey.[1]

History

In 1934, Longbranch was linked by ferry service with Steilacoom, Anderson and McNeil islands.[2] The ferry continues in operation, but no longer connects to Longbranch.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . August 14, 2016.
  2. Galentine, Elizabeth, and Anderson Island Historical Society, Anderson Island, Arcadia Publishing (2006)