Wilson Creek, Washington
| Wilson Creek | |
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| Town | |
| Wilson Creek, Washington | |
 Location of Wilson Creek, Washington |
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| Coordinates: 47°25′25″N 119°7′21″W / 47.42361°N 119.12250°WCoordinates: 47°25′25″N 119°7′21″W / 47.42361°N 119.12250°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Grant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.96 sq mi (2.49 km2) |
| • Land | 0.96 sq mi (2.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 205 |
| • Estimate (2015) | 211 |
| • Density | 213.5/sq mi (82.4/km2) |
| Time zone | Pacific (PST) (UTC-8) |
| • Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
| ZIP code | 98860 |
| Area code(s) | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-79135 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512808 |
Wilson Creek is a town in Grant County, Washington, United States. The population was 205 at the 2010 census.
Wilson Creek was officially incorporated on May 8, 1903. The community has solid ties to the local agricultural economy that dominates the region.
Indians roamed the area around Crab and Wilson Creek in search of food during the summer months. John Marlin and the Urquhart Brothers settled the area in the 1870s. Lt. Tom Symons established a military road from Fort Walla Walla to camp Chelan West of town in 1879. The railroad came in 1892. Wilson Creek became a division point with an eleven stall roundhouse. Zack Finney started the first school in 1892. Wilson Creek's school opened in 1894. The immigrant train came through in 1901. Also during that year the town was platted. Finally the town was incorporated in 1903. Crab Lake was drained in 1909.
Wilson Creek is located at 47°25′25″N 119°7′21″W / 47.42361°N 119.12250°W (47.423499, -119.122397). A major creek in the area with the same name flows nearby. Also located close to the town of Wilson Creek is Billy Clapp Lake and the Pinto Dam, both of which are part of the extensive Columbia Basin Project.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.96 square miles (2.49 km2), all of it land.
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Wilson Creek has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. (reference added)
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