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National Historic District

Historic Districts are identified and recognized to provide an insight into the past and, particularly in Oysterville's case, the village's relationship with its cultural landscape. Set along the edge of Willapa Bay, Oysterville's development and its continuing evolution directly relate to its place within this setting. Historic Districts are created to preserve the relationship of the surviving structures and cultural features with one another and within this landscape. Such districts contribute to a community's identity, provide a sense of place, teach about diversity, reflect local values as related to a community's development, strengthen neighborhoods and communities, encourage civic pride and stewardship, and define and protect local character, lifestyle, and identity.

Choosing to own property in the District is choosing to participate in preservation of Oysterville. Mandatory guidelines exist for new development as well as restoration and renovation of existing structures within the District. The Oysterville Design Review Board is appointed by Pacific County to review and approve all development proposals. Contact the Pacific County Community Development for a copy of the Oysterville Design Guidelines.