Oysterville, Washington

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Oysterville is an unincorporated community located in Pacific County, Washington. As of the 2000 census, the area had a total estimated population of 48.

History

Oysterville was established in 1854. It was a hub of oyster farming as the name suggests. It was the seat of Pacific County until the seat was relocated to South Bend in 1893 due to Oysterville's declining population.

Geography

Oysterville is located at 46°32'56" North, 124°1'36" West (46.549021, -124.026735) on the Long Beach Peninsula. Oysterville is located on the east side of the (north-south running) peninsula, on the shallow and sheltered Willapa Bay.

External links

[History from Pacific County government]

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