Wauna, Washington

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Wauna
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Wauna
Location within the state of Washington
Coordinates: 47°22′44″N122°38′33″W / 47.37889°N 122.64250°W / 47.37889; -122.64250 Coordinates: 47°22′44″N122°38′33″W / 47.37889°N 122.64250°W / 47.37889; -122.64250
Country United States
State Washington
County Pierce
Area
  Total6.39 sq mi (16.54 km2)
Elevation
16 ft (5 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total4,186
  Density660/sq mi (250/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.

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