Stevenson, Washington

Stevenson
Stevenson, Washington
Main Street in Stevenson, October 2007
Main Street in Stevenson, October 2007
Location of Stevenson, Washington
Location of Stevenson, Washington
Coordinates: 45°41′46″N 121°53′18″W / 45.69611°N 121.88833°W / 45.69611; -121.88833
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountySkamania
Government
 • TypeMayor-council[1]
 • MayorScott Anderson (R)[2]
Area
 • Total1.79 sq mi (4.64 km2)
 • Land1.65 sq mi (4.26 km2)
 • Water0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2)
Elevation
207 ft (63 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,491
 • Density830/sq mi (320/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
98648
Area code509
FIPS code53-67875[4]
GNIS feature ID1509682[5]
WebsiteCity of Stevenson

Stevenson is a city in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area along the Columbia River in Skamania County, Washington, United States. It is the county seat of Skamania County[6] and home to the Skamania County Court House and Sheriff's Office. The population was 1,491 at the 2020 census.

Stevenson is home to the Columbia Gorge Museum, which focuses on several tribes that were once located near the Columbia River.

  1. ^ City of Stevenson. City of Stevenson > Government. Retrieved May 10th, 2021.
  2. ^ City of Stevenson. City of Stevenson > Mayor. Retrieved May 10th, 2021.
  3. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  4. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.