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Douglas, Washington
Douglas is an unincorporated community located in Douglas County, Washington, east of Waterville.[2] Established in 1883, it is home to approximately 30 residents.
Douglas | |
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| Douglas, Douglas, Washington, United States of America | |
| Coordinates: 47°37′16″N 120°00′17″W / 47.62111°N 120.00472°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Douglas |
| Elevation | 2,379 ft (725 m) |
| ZIP code | 98858 |
| Area code | 509 |
| FIPS code | 17-18440[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1518894[1] |
History Edit
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 Edit
- ^ a b c "Douglas". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. September 10, 1987. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
- ^ "In pictures: The Douglas General Store". Wenatchee World. July 21, 2016. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
- ^ "The Douglas Community". Douglas County PUD. Retrieved March 10, 2022.