Wauna, Washington

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Wauna
census-designated place
Wauna
Location within the state of Washington
Coordinates: 47°22′44″N 122°38′33″W / 47.37889°N 122.64250°W / 47.37889; -122.64250Coordinates: 47°22′44″N 122°38′33″W / 47.37889°N 122.64250°W / 47.37889; -122.64250
Country United States
State Washington
County Pierce
Population (2010)
 • Total 4,186
Time zone Pacific (PST) (UTC-8)
 • Summer (DST) PDT (UTC-7)
ZIP codes 98395

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

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.

Bibliography

  • Students of Goodman Middle School, Along the Waterfront, Clinton-Hull Printing Company LTD, Copyright applied for 1979, 85-88
    Municipalities and communities of Pierce County, Washington, United States
    Cities
    Towns
    CDPs
    Other
    unincorporated
    communities
    Indian reservation
    Ghost towns
    Footnotes
    ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

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