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Blackrock, Washington
Black Rock
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Yakima |
| Elevation | 1,670 ft (509 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98936
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| Area code(s) | 509 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1514877 |
Blackrock, also known as Black Rock, is a small, unincorporated community. It is located in Yakima County, Washington, in the United States. This community is found about twelve miles north of Sunnyside. An "unincorporated community" means it is a place where people live. However, it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, the county government manages it.
How Blackrock Got Its Name
The community of Blackrock was started near a stream called Blackrock Creek. This creek is located east of Moxee. The area was named after a very large, dark-colored rock nearby. This rock was a noticeable landmark in the area.
In 1906, a man named Abraham Vanderlinde helped establish the community. He opened both a post office and a store there. Mr. Vanderlinde also became the first postmaster for Blackrock. This meant he was in charge of the mail services for the community.
