Clayton, Washington facts for kids
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Clayton, Washington
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 Clayton, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Stevens |
| Elevation | 2,254 ft (687 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
99110
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| Area code(s) | 509 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1504000 |
Clayton is a small community in Stevens County, Washington, United States. It's a place where people live, but it's not officially a city or town with its own government. It's located along U.S. Route 395 near Deer Park and has its own post office with ZIP code 99110.
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A Look Back: Clayton's History
Clayton was started in 1889. It got its name because there was a lot of clay nearby. This clay was very important for the town's early days.
In 1893, a company called the Washington Brick Company began here. This company made bricks and other things from clay. Sadly, in 1908, a big fire destroyed most of the town and the brick company.
But the people of Clayton didn't give up! They rebuilt their town. The new company was called Washington Brick, Lime, and Sewer Pipe Company. It became famous for making really good products. They even made beautiful decorative terra cotta panels. Many skilled artists from northern Italy came to Washington to help create these special panels.
Clayton Today: Facts and Figures
Clayton was counted as a census-designated place in 2010. At that time, about 443 people lived there.
The average income for families in Clayton is around $32,000 per year. The average yearly temperature is about 47 degrees Fahrenheit. This is a bit cooler than the average temperature for the whole United States. The average age of people living in Clayton is 28 years old. This is younger than the average age across the U.S.
Famous People from Clayton
Some interesting people have connections to Clayton:
- Robert Carson was born here. He became a famous writer in Hollywood.
- The artist Leno Prestini also lived in Clayton.
See also
In Spanish: Clayton (Washington) para niños
