Littlerock, Washington facts for kids
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Littlerock, Washington
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 Littlerock, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Thurston |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98556
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512396 |
Littlerock is an unincorporated community in Thurston County, Washington, United States. Littlerock is 11 miles (18 km) southwest of Olympia. The town is west of Interstate 5 and Maytown.
Littlerock is located near several protected lands, such as the Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve and Capitol State Forest.
History
A post office called Littlerock has been in operation since 1879. The community was named for a rock formation near the original town site.
In the Media
The town of Littlerock is referenced in the short story Proboscis by horror author Laird Barron. Although referred to as Poger Rock, the similarities include a new elementary school, proximity to the Mima Mounds, a mom and pop gas station, a saloon, and proximity to a shallow creek.
Parks and recreation
The Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve, declared a National Natural Landmark, is located outside of the town center. Other nearby protected areas include the Glacial Heritage Preserve and the Black River Habitat Management Area. The community lies near the border of the Capitol State Forest.
