Wauna is a census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington, United States with a 2010 census population of 4,186.

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Wauna
census-designated place
Wauna Location within the state of Washington
Coordinates: 47°22′44″N 122°38′33″W
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	660/sq mi (250/km2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP codes	98395

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.

Bibliography

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

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