Holtzinger, Washington facts for kids
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Holtzinger, Washington
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 Holtzinger, Washington
Location in Yakima County
Holtzinger, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Yakima |
| Elevation | 1,762 ft (537 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98947
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| Area code(s) | 509 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512305 |
Holtzinger is a small place in Yakima County, Washington, United States. It's not a city with its own government. Instead, it's called an unincorporated community. You can find it about five miles northwest of a bigger city called Yakima.
A Look Back: Holtzinger's History
Holtzinger has an interesting past! In 1917, this area was first known as Earle Spur. This name came from a special train track, called a spur. This track was part of the Northern Pacific Railway's Cowiche branch. It led right to the Earle Fruit Company Warehouse.
Then, in April 1927, the railroad decided to change the name. They renamed the area Holtzinger. This new name honored C. M. Holtzinger. He was the owner of the warehouse at that time. He also owned the Holtzinger Company, which was located in Yakima.
