Ilwaco Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Pacific County, Washington, United States
About Ilwaco
European settlement of Ilwaco began with Henry Feister in 1851, and was named for Elwahko Jim, the son in law of Chief Comcomly. Ilwaco was incorporated as a city on December 16, 1890. A narrow gauge railway, Ilwaco Railway and Navigation Company, ran for over 30 years. The railroad ran north up First Street in Ilwaco. A published photo shows the railroad's Ilwaco facilities, including a gallows turntable and elevated watering trough, were located on the southwest corner of the intersection of First and Spruce streets. The depot was built nearby on Spruce Street. A siding was built for the Ilwaco Mill and Lumber Company. A published photo shows the passenger depot on the west side of First Street, at a point 14.8 miles (23.8 km) from the Ilwaco Depot to Nahcotta. The Ilwaco freight dep
Top Attractions in Ilwaco
Explore the best things to see and do in Ilwaco:
- ★Anchorage Island
- ★Cape Disappointment State Park
- ★Fort Columbia State Park
Where to Stay in Ilwaco
- 🏨Heidis Inn Ilwaco
Ilwaco Travel Guide Sections
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