Byron, Washington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Byron, Washington
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 Byron, Washington
Location in Yakima County
Byron, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Yakima |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98935
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| Area code(s) | 509 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1510854 |
Byron is a small, unincorporated community located in Yakima County, Washington, in the United States. It is found about three miles west of the town of Prosser. Being "unincorporated" means it's not a self-governing city or town, but rather a collection of homes and businesses within a larger county.
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Discovering Byron's Past
Byron has an interesting history that goes back to the early 1900s.
How Byron Began
The community of Byron was officially started in 1908. It was founded by a group called the Byron Improvement Company. They worked to develop the area and make it a place where people could live and work.
The Story Behind the Name
Have you ever wondered how places get their names? For Byron, the story is quite unique! Local settlers say that the community was named after a special discovery. In 1890, surveyors found a post that was marked with the name 'Byron'. This post had been sent by the Northern Pacific Railway Company.
Who Was Earl Byron?
Railroad records tell us more about the name. They show that a man named Earl Byron was a shepherd (someone who takes care of sheep) in the area. Back in 1881, he had a special railroad siding at this location. A siding is a short track next to the main railroad line. Earl Byron used it to load his sheep onto railroad cars. It seems the community was named in his honor!
Byron's Post Office History
For many years, Byron had its own post office. It first opened its doors on August 4, 1909. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for over 45 years before it finally closed on January 31, 1955.
A Famous Resident
Did you know that Byron was once home to a well-known person? Professional wrestler Byron Saxton lived here. It's cool to think that a small community like Byron has connections to people who become famous!
