Longbranch, Washington

Longbranch is an unincorporated community and census-designated places 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.

Longbranch
Unincorporated community & Census-designated places
Longbranch
Location within the state of Washington
Coordinates: 47°12′33″N 122°45′20″W
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyPierce
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP codes
98351
Area code(s)253

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.

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References
  1. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 14, 2016.
  2. Galentine, Elizabeth, and Anderson Island Historical Society, Anderson Island, Arcadia Publishing (2006) ISBN 0-7385-4854-5



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