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Silcox Island
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Silcox Island in American Lake
Silcox Island is located in Washington (state)
Silcox Island
Silcox Island
Location in Washington (state)
Geography
Location Lakewood, Washington
Coordinates 47°07′44″N 122°33′53″W / 47.12889°N 122.56472°W / 47.12889; -122.56472
Adjacent bodies of water American Lake
Administration
United States of America
State Washington
County Pierce
Silcox Island from community dock
Silcox Island seen from shore of American Lake

Silcox Island is an inhabited island in American Lake in Pierce County, Washington. It is in the city of Lakewood, Washington. Although the island has had homes built on it, it is still mostly forested.

History

Silcox Island is named for Albert Silcox, who originally acquired the land. Although at first he and his family were the sole inhabitants, financial needs led him to sell to friends, beginning with George Sells and Sells' son-in-law, Earl Trowbridge. Over time, more and more lots were established and sold.

Until 1968, there was no electric or telephone service to the island. After a cable was run from near Bill's Boathouse, most residents had their homes electrified. Although a few homes were connected to septic tanks, many used outhouses well into the 1980s.

Climate

The Köppen climate classification is warm-summer Mediterranean climate (Csb). The average temperature is 9 °C (48 °F). The warmest month is July at average 20 °C (68 °F), and the coolest is December at −1 °C (30 °F). Annual precipitation is 1,498 millimeters (59.0 in). The wettest month is March, with 203 millimeters (8.0 in), and the driest is July, with 25 millimeters (0.98 in).

Weather chart for Silcox Island
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