Winlock is a city in Lewis County, Washington, in the southwestern part of the state, set just west of Interstate 5 between the twin cities of Chehalis and Centralia. The 2020 census counted 1,472 residents, a figure that has risen since as the city grows into its role as an interstate-adjacent small town. Winlock was named for William Winlock Miller, a territorial army general who briefly lived in the area during its early settlement in the 1870s. The city's identity is inseparable from eggs. As chicken farms and hatcheries spread around Winlock in its early decades, the city became a major egg-producing center, shipping eggs as far as New York City by the early 1920s. That legacy is commemorated by the World's Largest Egg, a roadside landmark that has become the town's defining symbol, and by the Winlock Egg Days festival, first held in 1921 and celebrated each June on the third weekend of the month. Even today, the poultry and egg industry remains part of the local economy and character, a continuity unusual in a region where many rural industries have faded. Life in Winlock is small-town and practical. Students attend the Winlock School District, community events revolve around the festival calendar, and residents rely on Chehalis and Centralia, a short drive north on I-5, for larger shopping and services. The interstate location also places Winlock roughly midway between the Seattle and Portland metropolitan areas, making it workable for commuters who want a rural, affordable home base. For those seeking a friendly small city with a memorable identity and convenient highway access, Winlock offers a distinctive and grounded place to live.