Wauna, Washington
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Census-designated place in Washington, United States
Wauna | |
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Wauna is located in Washington (state) Wauna Wauna Location within the state of Washington | |
| Coordinates: 47°22′44′′N 122°40′43′′W / 47.37889°N 122.67861°W / 47.37889; -122.67861 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.39 sq mi (16.54 km2) |
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 4,186 |
| • Density | 660/sq mi (250/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes | 98395 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2585051[1] |
Wauna is a census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington, United States with a 2010 census population of 4,186.
History
[edit ]Originally platted as Springfield on September 14, 1889, Wauna's name was changed at the government's request, because of the many Springfields in Washington. Wauna, a Native American term for mighty water, was chosen as the new name by an early post mistress, Mary Frances White.
References
[edit ]- Students of Goodman Middle School, Along the Waterfront, Clinton-Hull Printing Company LTD, Copyright applied for 1979, 85-88
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