Winston, Washington

The town took its name from Winston Creek which flows through the area. The creek was named after William Winston, a postmaster at Mayfield.^[2] The residents have been served by the Mossyrock post office since the late 1890s.^[3]

Mining was an initial endeavor at the site, with a smelting plant erected in 1897.^[4][5] Early attempts to mine for gold would be unproductive.^[6] The town's main industry converted to logging with various mills operating in Winston during its prime years.^[7][8] Increased timber activity, and the promise of a growing town, led to the construction of a macadam road from the town to Mayfield in 1927.^[9]

An accidental release of four bombs from a military jet exploded over the area in 1952, though there were no casualties or fires.^[10]

The wilderness around Winston is known for birdwatching and elk and deer hunting.^[11] The Winston Creek Campground^[12] and Winston Creek Falls^[13] are nearby recreational spots.