Wildwood, Washington
Wildwood is an unincorporated community in Lewis County, in the U.S. state of Washington. The town is located between Boistfort and Vader. The community's early days, similar to other areas in Lewis County, had an economy driven by lumber production however it has retained its predominant agricultural roots. The area is known for its elk hunting.
History
Wildwood was first settled by non-Native people in 1881. A post office called Wildwood was established on August 24, 1889 by Thomas G. Naylor and remained in operation until 1930. The moniker was chosen as it was descriptive of the original condition of the town site.
Education
The first school in Wildwood opened in 1884, built by volunteers using lumber donated by the neighboring town of Boistfort. The school remained until a district division in 1895. A small school existed for a brief time in the 1910s and 1920s.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wildwood, Washington
- ^ "Long-Bell Company Camp At Wildwood". The Chehalis-Bee Nugget. Vol. 39, no. 17. September 30, 1921. p. 1. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
- ^ Mason, Kimberly (January 5, 2012). "Hunting, Fishing: Facebook Tattles on Poacher; Hunters Still Haunting Local Areas". The Chronicle. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
- ^ "Lewis County - Wildwood". jtenlen.drizzlehosting.com. Lewis Co. WA GenWeb Project.
- ^ "Wildwood Got Name in 1889". The Daily Chronicle. June 6, 1953. p. 26C. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ "Wildwood Post Office Will Be Discontinued". The Chehalis Bee-Nugget. Vol. 48, no. 12. August 15, 1930. p. 15. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
- ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 349.
- ^ "Wildwood Had School House". The Daily Chronicle. June 6, 1953. p. 24C. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
- ^ "School Report". The Chehalis Bee-Nugget. April 21, 1911. p. 7. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
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