Winlock, Washington
| Winlock | |
|---|---|
| City | |
 Location of Winlock in Washington |
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| Coordinates: 46°29′29″N 122°56′15″W / 46.49139°N 122.93750°WCoordinates: 46°29′29″N 122°56′15″W / 46.49139°N 122.93750°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Lewis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.29 sq mi (3.34 km2) |
| • Land | 1.29 sq mi (3.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,339 |
| • Estimate (2015) | 1,320 |
| • Density | 1,038.0/sq mi (400.8/km2) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC-8) |
| • Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
| ZIP code | 98596 |
| Area code(s) | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-79275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1509597 |
| Website | http://www.winlockwa.govoffice2.com/ |
Winlock (/wɪnlək/) is a city in Lewis County, Washington, United States. The population was 1,339 at the 2010 census. It was named after territorial army general, Winlock M. Miller, who briefly resided there. Winlock is mostly famous for having the World's Largest Egg, reflecting its former status as a major producer of eggs. Early in its history, Winlock attracted many immigrants from Finland, Germany, and Sweden.
Winlock is located at 46°29′29″N 122°56′15″W / 46.49139°N 122.93750°W (46.491308, -122.937588).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.29 square miles (3.34 km2), all of it land.
Olequa Creek, a main tributary of the Cowlitz River, runs through the center of town from north to south.
The eastern edge of the Willapa Hills lie to the west. To the east are relatively flat prairies. A notable landmark about four miles west of town is Sam Henry Mountain, elevation 1492 feet, named for an early section superintendent of the Northern Pacific Railroad.Mt. St. Helens, about forty miles to the east can be seen from viewpoints around the area. In May 1980, Winlock was covered with about one inch of volcanic ash from the second major eruption of this peak one week after the cataclysmic eruption of May 18.
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