Douglas, Washington

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Douglas
Unincorporated community
Douglas, Washington
Coordinates: 47°37′19″N120°00′09″W / 47.62194°N 120.00250°W / 47.62194; -120.00250 [1]
Country United States
State Washington
County Douglas
Elevation
[1]
2,379 ft (725 m)
ZIP code
98858
Area code 509
FIPS code 17-18440
GNIS feature ID1518894 [1]

Douglas is an unincorporated community located in Douglas County, Washington, east of Waterville. [2] Established in 1883, it is home to approximately 30 residents.[ citation needed ]

History

Douglas was established in 1883, with many families moving from their native towns and settling in a less populated area. They started offering classes 5 years later in 1887. By 1900, the community was housing about 75 residents. A general store was built in 1905, and has become a main attraction since then. In 1909, the Northern Railway’s Mansfield spur line began operation, and trains were running through the community until 1985, when the rails shut down. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Douglas, Washington
  2. ↑ "In pictures: The Douglas General Store". Wenatchee World . July 21, 2016. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
  3. ↑ "The Douglas Community". Douglas County PUD. Retrieved March 10, 2022.


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