Wauna | |
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census-designated place | |
Location within the state of Washington | |
Coordinates: 47°22′44″N 122°38′33″W / 47.37889°N 122.64250°WCoordinates: 47°22′44″N 122°38′33″W / 47.37889°N 122.64250°W | |
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.
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.