Azwell, Washington facts for kids
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Azwell
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Azwell, Washington with Wells Dam in the background
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 Azwell
Location in Washington (state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Okanogan |
| Founded by | Alfred Z. Wells |
| Named for | Alfred Z. Wells |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
Azwell is a small community in Okanogan County, Washington, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community" because it does not have its own local government like a city or town.
History of Azwell
Azwell got its name from its founder, Alfred Z. Wells. The name comes from the first letters of his name: Alfred Z. Wells.
Alfred Wells and his nephew, Alfred Morris, owned a hardware store in Wenatchee, Washington. They decided to start an orchard business in the area that later became Azwell.
In 1941, their business partnership ended. Alfred Wells kept the orchard. Azwell then became a "company community." This means that many people who lived there worked for the orchard company. About 20 families lived in Azwell all year round.
By 1953, Azwell had about 300 acres of apple and peach trees. It also had a fruit packing warehouse and a grocery store.
Geography of Azwell
Azwell is located at 47°54′32″N 119°53′36″W / 47.90889°N 119.89333°W.
The community sits right on the Columbia River, which is a very large river. It is located just below the Wells Dam.
Azwell is about 6 miles south of Pateros, Washington. It is also about 60 miles north of Wenatchee, Washington.
See also
In Spanish: Azwell (Washington) para niños
