Wildwood is an unincorporated community in Lewis County, in the U.S. state of Washington. The town is located between Boistfort and Vader.[1] The community's early days, similar to other areas in Lewis County, had an economy driven by lumber production however it has retained its predominant agricultural roots.[2] The area is known for its elk hunting.[3]
History
Wildwood was first settled by non-Native people in 1881.[4] A post office called Wildwood was established on August 24, 1889 by Thomas G. Naylor and remained in operation until 1930.[5][6] The moniker was chosen as it was descriptive of the original condition of the town site.[5][7]
Education
The first school in Wildwood opened in 1884, built by volunteers using lumber donated by the neighboring town of Boistfort. The school remained until a district division in 1895.[8] A small school existed for a brief time in the 1910s and 1920s.[9]
