In the mid 1800s, the village of Oysterville began to prosper after Chief Nahcati introduced the town's founders, R.H. Espy and I.A. Clark, to oysters. The rich oyster beds of Willapa Bay were soon responsible for Oysterville's growing riches, as the town became a major competitor with other oyster companies.
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Oysterville was founded in 1854 as an oyster fishing village. The small community is located along the Willapa Bay on the Long Beach Peninsula in Pacific County ...
The town was established in the mid-19th century and has a rich history tied to the oyster industry, which was once the primary economic activity in the area.