Winlock | |
|---|---|
 Location of Winlock in Washington | |
| Coordinates: 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 (3.35 km2) |
| • Land | 1.29 sq mi (3.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,472 |
| • Density | 1,105.26/sq mi (426.73/km2) |
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| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code | 98596 |
| Area code | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-79275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1509597[3] |
| Website | cityofwinlock |
Winlock (/wɪnlək/) is a city in Lewis County, Washington, United States. The population was 1,472 at the 2020 census.[4] It was named after territorial army general, Winlock M. Miller,[5][6] who briefly resided there. Winlock is mostly famous for having the World's Largest Egg,[7] reflecting its former status as a major producer of eggs. Early in its history, Winlock attracted many immigrants from Finland, Germany, and Sweden.
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 22, 2011.
- ^ "Winlock". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "2020 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ^ Majors, Harry M. (1975). Exploring Washington. Van Winkle Publishing Co. p. 120. ISBN 978-0-918664-00-6.
- ^ Hale, Janet (1948). Winlock, Washington Territory (Thesis) (PDF). Linfield College.
- ^ "World's Largest Egg". Roadside America. Retrieved January 16, 2012.