Donald, Washington
Donald is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Yakima County, Washington, United States. The population was 91 at the 2010 census.
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| Coordinates: 46°28′35″N 120°23′48″W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Yakima |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 91 |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code | 98951 |
| Area code(s) | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-18265[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512156[2] |
Donald was founded in 1910 and was named after George Donald, an early railroad pioneer and the president of the North Yakima and Valley Railway Company. The town site, primarily a rural railroad junction, was acquired from George Donald by the railroad.[4] Donald is located near the city of Wapato and is largely an agricultural community.
References
- "Donald". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-10-25.
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Station Roster Master List: Donald". Northern Pacific Railway Historical Association. Retrieved October 25, 2012.
Municipalities and communities of Yakima County, Washington, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Washington highlighting Yakima County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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