Winlock | |
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![]() 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.