Bridgeport, WA

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Information

Approximate population

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2,075

Zipcode

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98813

Latitude

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48.0083

Longitude

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-119.6700

Elevation

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829 feet

Area Attractions

Chief Joseph Dam


The Chief Joseph Dam has a spillway of 980 feet and has 19 gates. There are viewpoints on both the north and south sides of the dam.

War Memorial


The War Memorial at Berryman Park in Bridgeport features military equipment including a helicopter, tank, rockets, and more.

Parks and Recreation

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Town History

1889

Before this year Bridgeport was known as Westfield. A group of investers including Mr. J. Covert purchased the township for $60,000 and renamed it after their hometown of Bridgeport, Connecticut.

1910

Bridgeport is incorporated. The population of the town is around 500 and the town features a bank, flour mill, saw mill, three general stores, two butcher shops, and a ferry.

1949

Construction began on Chief Joseph Dam, one mile east of Bridgeport.