La Push, Washington

La Push, Washington

La Push is a small unincorporated community in Clallam County, Washington, United States. It is home to the Quileute Indian Tribe and is located along the Quileute River. It is known for its surfing and whaling, as well as natural beauty. One of the main attractions of La Push is the Ocean Park Resort along James Beach. Many tourists/fans also visit La Push because of its importance in Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight" series. In the novels, the character of Jacob Black lives in this area of Washington.

The name La Push is an infusion of the French "la bouche", meaning "mouth", into Chinook Jargon. It describes the town's location at the mouth of the river. [cite book |last= Phillips |first= James W. |title= Washington State Place Names |year= 1971 |publisher= University of Washington Press |isbn= 0-295-95158-3]

La Push is home to the westernmost ZIP Code in the Continental United States, 98350.

References

External links

* [http://www.ocean-park.org/about.html Ocean Park Resort]
* [http://www.ocean-park.org/cu_history.html Quileute History]
* [http://content.lib.washington.edu/cmpweb/index.html University of Washington Libraries Digital Collections – The Pacific Northwest Olympic Peninsula Community Museum] A web-based museum showcasing aspects of the rich history and culture of Washington State's Olympic Peninsula communities. Features cultural exhibits, curriculum packets and a searchable archive of over 12,000 items that includes historical photographs, audio recordings, videos, maps, diaries, reports and other documents.


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