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°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 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.

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