Skamokawa, Washington
Skamokawa (/skʌˈmɑːkəˌweɪ/) is an unincorporated community in Wahkiakum County, Washington, United States. Skamokawa is a Chinook term for smoke or fog on the water.[2]
Skamokawa | |
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 Location of Wahkiakum County and the state of Washington | |
| Coordinates: 46°17′15″N 123°27′19″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| Counties | Wahkiakum County |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 449 |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes | 98647 |
| Area code(s) | Area code 360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1508379[1] |
Skamokawa rests on the banks of the Columbia River, and on WA 4. The town includes a post office, restaurant, and general store, along with a nearby historical museum and covered bridge. It is a local center for kayaking and fishing.
Looking over Steamboat Slough toward downtown Skamokawa and the Paddle Center.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- Majors, Harry M. (1975). Exploring Washington. Van Winkle Publishing Co. p. 114. ISBN 978-0-918664-00-6.
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