Silver Creek, Washington Explained

Official Name:Silver Creek, Washington
Pushpin Map:Washington#USA
Pushpin Label:Silver Creek
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Washington
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Lewis
Timezone:Pacific (PST)
Utc Offset:-8
Timezone Dst:PDT
Utc Offset Dst:-7
Elevation Ft:679
Coordinates:46.5253°N -122.5903°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:98582, 98585
Area Code:360
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1525751

Silver Creek is an unincorporated community in Lewis County, Washington, United States. Silver Creek is located along U.S. Route 12 near its junction with Washington State Route 122, 5miles west of Mossyrock. Lake Mayfield is accessible 3.5 miles to the east.

A post office called Silver Creek has been in operation since 1875.[1] The community takes its name from nearby Silver Creek.[2]

Government and politics

Politics

Silver Creek has historically voted for the Republican Party and Conservatism. As this is an unincorporated community, there are no defined bounds, and the precinct may be incongruous with the census boundaries.

The 2020 election included 10 votes for candidates of the Libertarian Party and 3 votes for write-in candidates.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 25 August 2016.
  2. Book: Meany, Edmond S.. Origin of Washington geographic names. 1923. University of Washington Press. Seattle. 270.
  3. Web site: Lewis County 2020 Election . Results.Vote.WA . July 20, 2021.