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Mica, Washington
Unincorporated community
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Mica, Washington is located in Washington (state)
Mica, Washington
Mica, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
Country United States
State Washington
County Spokane
Elevation
2,480 ft (760 m)
Population
 • Total 563
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
99023
Area code(s) 509
GNIS feature ID 1512460

Mica is an unincorporated community in Spokane County, Washington, United States. Mica is located along State Route 27 12 miles (19 km) southeast of downtown Spokane. Mica had a post office with ZIP code 99023.

History

A post office called Mica was established in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1975. The community was named for deposits of mica.


Images for kids

  • American Firebrick Co.2 NRHP 82004289 Spokane County, WA

    Abandoned building on the American Firebrick Company brickyard in Mica

  • Mica Peak

    Mica Peak as seen from the eastern edge of Mica from Belmont Road.

  • Mica Brick Works

    Brickyard in Mica, where bricks have been made since 1902, as seen from Washington State Route 27.

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