Longbranch is an unincorporated community and census-designated places in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It is located on the Key Peninsula, along Filucy Bay between Pitt Passage and Balch Passage. Longbranch is primarily residential (like nearby Home and Lakebay) and includes a marina, church, and community centre.
Longbranch | |
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Unincorporated community & Census-designated places | |
![]() ![]() Longbranch Location within the state of Washington | |
Coordinates: 47°12′33″N 122°45′20″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Washington |
County | Pierce |
Area | |
• Total | 20.01 sq mi (51.8 km2) |
• Land | 19.69 sq mi (51.0 km2) |
• Water | 0.32 sq mi (0.8 km2) |
Elevation | 190 ft (60 m) |
Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
ZIP codes | 98351 |
Area code(s) | 253 |
The community was named after Long Branch, New Jersey.[1]
In 1934, Longbranch was linked by ferry service with Steilacoom, Anderson and McNeil islands.[2] The ferry continues in operation, but no longer connects to Longbranch.
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Longbranch. |
Municipalities and communities of Pierce County, Washington, United States | ||
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County seat: Tacoma | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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