Kopiah, Washington
Kopiah, Washington | |
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Kopiah Kopiah | |
| Coordinates: 46°42′21″N 122°48′28″W / 46.70583°N 122.80778°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Lewis |
| Established | 1906 |
| Population (1930) | |
• Total | 115 |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
Kopiah was a company town located in Hanaford Valley, Lewis County, Washington. The community was situated approximately 8 miles (13 km) southeast of Centralia.
History
A mining operation began in Kopiah in 1900 and is considered to be the earliest, large-scale production efforts of coal mining in the Hanaford Valley. Known as the Wilson Mine, the company town of Kopiah was created by 1903 and included a hotel, school, and several stores. The community had electric lights and mine employees were reported as the highest paid laborers of "any company" in the United States.[1]
The 1910 census showed 298 individuals, but the 1930 census showed only 115.
A post office operated from 1906 to 1928.
See also
References
- ^ "Coal Gave Rise To Mining Towns". The Daily Chronicle. Vol. Steam Plant Dedication Edition. September 24, 1971. p. A22. Retrieved December 30, 2025.