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Flint, Washington

Flint Spur
Flint, Washington is located in Yakima County
Flint, Washington
Flint, Washington
Location in Yakima County
Flint, Washington is located in Washington (state)
Flint, Washington
Flint, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
Country United States
State Washington
County Yakima
Elevation
823 ft (251 m)
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
98939
Area code(s) 509
GNIS feature ID 1510974

Flint is a small, quiet place in Yakima County, Washington. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's managed by the county. Flint is located about three miles east of a town called Wapato.

What is Flint, Washington?

Flint is an unincorporated community in the United States. This means it's a settled area that doesn't have its own separate city government. Instead, the local county government, which is Yakima County, takes care of services like roads and public safety for the people living there.

Where is Flint located?

Flint is found in the central part of Washington state. It's in Yakima County, which is known for its beautiful Yakima Valley and rich farmlands. The community is situated about three miles to the east of Wapato, another town in the area.

How Did Flint Get Its Name?

The community of Flint was named to honor a special person named Isaac Alvinza Flint. He was an important founding elder of a church in Yakima city, which is a larger city nearby.

The Role of the Railway Company

The name "Flint" was chosen by the North Yakima and Valley Railway Company. This company was involved in building railways, which were very important for connecting towns and moving goods and people in the past. They decided to name this spot after Isaac Alvinza Flint, likely because of his influence and contributions to the region.

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