Wauna, Washington

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Wauna is an unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington, United States.

[edit] History

Originally platted as Springfield on September 14, 1889, Wauna's name was changed at the governments 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.

[edit] Bibliography

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

Coordinates: 47°22′44″N 122°38′33″W / 47.37889, -122.6425

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