Wauna, Washington

Wauna
Wauna is located in Washington (state)
Wauna
Wauna
Location within the state of Washington
Coordinates: 47°22′44″N 122°38′33″W / 47.37889°N 122.64250°W / 47.37889; -122.64250
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyPierce
Area
 • Total6.39 sq mi (16.54 km2)
Elevation
16 ft (5 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total4,186
 • Density660/sq mi (250/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP codes
98395

Wauna is a census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington, United States with a 2010 census population of 4,186.

History

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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.

Bibliography

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  • Students of Goodman Middle School, Along the Waterfront, Clinton-Hull Printing Company LTD, Copyright applied for 1979, 85-88