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Look for Great Deals and Coupons **** Footsteps of history **** Community Mottos & Nicknames **** Choose a new Community in Washington **** Choose a new State **** Washington D.C. Our Nation's Capital **** **** **** **** **** **** ****	Welcome to Key to the City's page for Aberdeen Grays Harbor County, Washington Zip Code The Washington state capital is Olympia. What would you like to know about Aberdeen Statistics & Facts Location Weather & Climate History & History-related items City Attractions Aberdeen Government Aberdeen Business Directory. Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce. Aberdeen Organizations, Churches, and Sports. Aberdeen Schools. Zip Codes 98520 Return to Index Statistics & Facts The population of Aberdeen is approximately 16,610 (1998). The approximate number of families is 7,570 (1990). The amount of land area in Aberdeen is 27.41 sq. kilometers. The amount of land area in Aberdeen is 10.5 sq. miles. The amount of surface water is 4.054 sq kilometers. The distance from Aberdeen to Washington DC is 2535 miles. The distance to the Washington state capital is 45 miles. (as the crow flies) Aberdeen is positioned 46.97 degrees north of the equator and 123.80 degrees west of the prime meridian. Aberdeen elevation is 10 - 300 feet above sea level. Aberdeen miscellany. Return to Index Location Aberdeen location: on Hwy 101 near the Pacific Coast, along with Hoquiam and Cosmopolis. Return to Index Climate & Weather Aberdeen average annual rainfall is 68 inches per year The average winter temperature is 42 degrees F. The average summer temperature is 70 degrees F. Return to Index History & History Related Items Aberdeen history: The James B. Stewart family arrived in the area in September of 1875. Coming from Scotland, they persuaded local leaders to name the new town site Aberdeen. The meaning of the word Aberdeen is "confluence of two rivers. Aberdeen is located on Grays Harbor where the Chehalis and Wishkah rivers have their mouths. A sawmill, built in 1884, is what began the settlement. The town grew quickly because of the many lumber mills which were built around the large harbor. In 1903, a disastrous fire destroyed thirteen blocks of the downtown. Nevertheless, Aberdeen continued to grow reaching a population of 17,000 by 1910. The settling of Aberdeen: 1884 The incorporation date of Aberdeen: 1889 Return to Index Attractions Aberdeen attractions: More information about Aberdeen Here is a tourism site for Grays Harbor. The Lady Washington is moored in Grays Harbor. Built in Aberdeen, The Lady Washington is an historic reproduction of the ship sailed by Captain Robert Gray on his first northwest voyage. Things to see and do in the area. Aberdeen Museum of History The Aberdeen Museum of History is located in the Historical Washington State National Guard Armory built in 1922. The main floor incorporates 8700 square feet of exhibits interpreting the rich cultural and timber industry that made Aberdeen the largest metropolitan area in Grays harbor. Exhibits include a Section of the commercial district, store fronts, a auto repair garage w/1919 Model T Ford truck, Theater, Ship deck representing the Columbia Rediviva depicting early exploration and the discovery of Grays Harbor by Robert Gray, a ship building display, turn-0f-the century school house, blacksmith shop, logging and early farming. The museum also has a gift shop which sells books and cards and art by local artist. The Hours are: Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Admission by suggested donation:(as of 11-2002) $5.00 family $2.00 adult $1.00 student $1.00 seniors The museum also rents space for social functions. Return to Index Contribute information free or for a small service charge for this community or any other community in the USA Be sure to include the name of the community and its state when contacting Key to the City as you are NOT directly contacting this community. Learn how to advertise on Key to the City Choose a new community in the state of Washington To go to a new state, choose the States page To choose another state, go to the State page. Return to the Top USA City Directory and US City Resource Guide - Key to the City Thanks for visiting Key to the City. Come back again! We'll leave the light on for you! The information on Key to the City is from multiple sources including government, commerce, libraries, individuals and organizations. There is no guarantee of the accuracy or timeliness of the information presented on these pages, therefore, please use at your own risk. Search Key to the City Custom Search OR Search All the Web Custom Search	Hughes Net Aberdeen, WA
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