Cities & Towns in Lewis County, WA
Lewis County, county in the state of Washington, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 82,109 inhabitants. The county was created 179 years ago in 1845. Its county seat is Chehalis.
There are 1 city/town in Lewis County, WA. The largest city of Lewis County is Fords Prairie with a population of 1,959.
Fords Prairie
Fords Prairie, Census designated place
Lewis County, Washington is located in the southwest part of the state. It has a population of around 75,000 people. The county seat and largest city is Chehalis. Here are some of the other notable cities and towns in Lewis County:
Chehalis
- Chehalis is the county seat and largest city in Lewis County with a population of around 7,300. It is located along Interstates 5 and 6 near the confluence of the Chehalis and Newaukum Rivers. Chehalis is home to the Lewis County Historical Museum and the annual WA State International Kite Festival.
Centralia
- Centralia is the second largest city in Lewis County with a population of over 16,000. It was founded in 1875 and was originally named Centerville. Centralia's economy is based on lumber, agriculture, and retail. Points of interest include the Chehalis Western Trail, the Schueber Plaza Railroad Museum, and Borst Park.
Morton
- Morton is a small town of about 1,100 people located on the Tilton River. It was initially built as a logging camp but now relies on agriculture and light manufacturing. Morton hosts the annual Logger's Jubilee festival celebrating the town's logging heritage. Nearby is Mount St. Helens and the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.
Napavine
- Napavine is a rural town with around 1,700 residents. It was established in 1914 and was originally a railroad construction camp. Napavine has a large sawmill along with agricultural areas growing berries, nursery stock, and Christmas trees. The town celebrates Old Settlers Day annually.
Mossyrock
- Mossyrock is a small community on the shore of Riffe Lake. It has a population of around 800 people. Mossyrock was built as a company town to support a nearby dam construction project in the 1920s. Outdoor recreation like fishing, boating, and hiking makes tourism an important industry.
Winlock
- Winlock is a small town located along the railroad with about 1,500 residents. It was named after Winlock Miller who helped bring the railroad through the town in 1872. Winlock has antique shops in many of its old buildings and holds the annual Winolequa Days festival.
All Lewis County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lewis County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Fords Prairie | Census designated place | 1,959 |
