Wauna, Washington
| 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°WCoordinates: 47°22′44″N 122°38′33″W / 47.37889°N 122.64250°W | |
| 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 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
- Students of Goodman Middle School, Along the Waterfront, Clinton-Hull Printing Company LTD, Copyright applied for 1979, 85-88
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