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Wauna
Wauna is located in Washington (state)
Wauna
Wauna
Location in Washington (state)
Country United States
State Washington
County Pierce
Area
 • Total 6.39 sq mi (16.54 km2)
Elevation
16 ft (5 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 4,186
 • Density 655.48/sq mi (253.08/km2)
Time zone UTC-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

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.

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

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