Hooper, Washington

Hooper is an unincorporated community in Whitman County, Washington, United States.

Main street in 2008

History

The community was named around 1883 for early settler Albert J. Hooper.[1][2] As of 2007, the population of Hooper was about 21.[3]

Geography

The community is located in the Palouse Region, which is known for its rolling hills and wheat production.

References

  1. Majors, Harry M. (1975). Exploring Washington. Van Winkle Publishing Co. p. 140. ISBN 978-0-918664-00-6.
  2. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 116.
  3. http://archives.seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgi-bin/texis.cgi/web/vortex/display?slug=hooper19m&date=20070919&query=hooper


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