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Evans, Washington
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 Evans, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Stevens |
| Elevation | 1,319 ft (402 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
99126
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| Area code(s) | 509 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1519396 |
Evans is a small place in Stevens County, Washington, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Evans is located right next to the Columbia River. It is also found along Washington State Route 25. This community is about 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast of a town called Marcus. Evans has its own post office with the ZIP code 99126.
How Evans Got Its Name
The community of Evans was named in the year 1901. It was named after a person named J.H. Evans. He owned a quarry in the area. A quarry is a place where stone or other materials are dug out of the ground.
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