Cedonia, Washington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cedonia, Washington
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 Cedonia, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Stevens |
| Elevation | 1,720 ft (520 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
99137
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| Area code(s) | 509 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1510867 |
Cedonia (say "seh-DOHN-ya") is a very small community in Stevens County, Washington, United States. It's not a city, but an unincorporated community. This means it's a place with homes and businesses, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city does.
Cedonia is located in the beautiful valley of the Columbia River. It sits on the western side of hills known as Summit Mines. The river here is part of Lake Roosevelt, which is a large reservoir created by the Grand Coulee Dam. The main road through Cedonia is Washington State Route 25.
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Life in Cedonia
The area around Cedonia is mostly used for farming and ranching. There's also some logging, which means cutting down trees for wood.
What You'll Find There
Cedonia is a small place. It has:
- Ye Olde Country Store
- A veterinary clinic for animals
- Seven homes
There are also a few farms nearby. The Cedonia Community Church is just outside the main part of the community.
The Heart of the Community
The Cedonia Community Church is very important to the people living there. It's often seen as the main gathering spot. The church hosts many events for Cedonia and even for nearby communities.
How Cedonia Got Its Name
The church is also where Cedonia got its name! When the church was built in 1897, the people living there needed a name for their community. They chose "Cedonia." This name is a shorter version of "Macedonia." It comes from a Bible verse in Acts Chapter 16, verse 9. In this verse, the apostle Paul hears a plea that says, "Come over here to Macedonia and help us."
Education Services
Students in Cedonia go to school at Columbia High School. This school is located in Hunters, Washington, which is about 3 miles south of Cedonia.
Surrounding Nature
Cedonia is surrounded by natural beauty.
- To the east, you can see Huckleberry Mountain, which is part of the Selkirk Mountains.
- Across the Columbia River, to the west, are the Kettle River Range mountains. These are part of the Monashee Mountains.
See also
In Spanish: Cedonia (Washington) para niños
