Ocosta

Ocosta is an unincorporated community in Grays Harbor County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

The town, originally called Ocosta-by-the-sea, was the product of a disagreement between Aberdeen, WA and the Northern Pacific Railroad. In those days, it was common for the NP to accept a cash incentive from a town that wished to connect to the system. Aberdeen refused to pay, and the NP established the town in attempt to bypass the city. The town was reached in 1892; however, Ocosta's harbor was found to be unsuitable, and the NP instead struck a deal with Aberdeen to build a spur into the city. When the 1893 financial panic occurred, the Northern Pacific ultimately halted progress, and the city of Aberdeen finished the spur, using rails from a sunken barque.[2] A post office called Ocosta was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1943.[3] The community was named for the nearby ocean coast.[4]

Coordinates: 46°53′19″N 124°02′19″W  /  46.88861°N 124.03861°W  / 46.88861; -124.03861

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