Cloverland, Washington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cloverland, Washington
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Former community
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Cloverland Garage
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Country | United States |
State | Washington |
County | Asotin |
Elevation | 2,936 ft (895 m) |
Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
Area code(s) | 509 |
GNIS feature ID | 1510883 |
Cloverland is a place in Asotin County, Washington, that used to be a town but is now empty. It's known as a "former settlement" or a ghost town. Cloverland is located about 11.5 miles (18.5 kilometers) southwest of a town called Asotin.
What is Cloverland?
Cloverland was once a busy community. Imagine a small town where people lived and worked. At its busiest time, around the year 1910, about 400 people called Cloverland home. Over time, people moved away, and the town became empty. This is how a place turns into a ghost town.
The Cloverland Garage
Even though Cloverland is no longer a populated town, one important building still stands there. This is the Cloverland Garage. It's a special building because it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as an important historical site in the United States. It helps us remember what Cloverland was like long ago.