Skamokawa, Washington
Unincorporated community in Washington, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Unincorporated community in Washington, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Skamokawa (/skʌˈmɑːkəˌweɪ/) is an unincorporated community in Wahkiakum County, Washington, United States. Skamokawa Valley, a census-designated place (CDP), lies directly to the north. Skamokawa is a Chinook term for smoke or fog on the water.[2]
Skamokawa, Washington | |
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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 | Area code 360 |
GNIS feature ID | 1508379[1] |
Skamokawa rests on the banks of the Columbia River, and on WA 4. The region's first American trading post was established near Skamokawa in 1844.[3]
The town includes a post office, restaurant, and general store, along with a nearby historical museum and covered bridge. Originally focused on logging, is now a local center for kayaking and fishing.
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