Hooper, Washington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Whitman |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
99333
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| GNIS feature ID | 1505595 |
Hooper is a small, quiet place in Whitman County, Washington, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county area.
History of Hooper
Hooper got its name around 1883. It was named after an early settler in the area, Albert J. Hooper. In 2007, only about 21 people lived in Hooper, making it a very small community.
Geography and Location
Hooper is located in a special area called the Palouse Region. This region is famous for its beautiful rolling hills. It's also well-known for growing a lot of wheat.
The community of Hooper sits right along the southern bank of the Palouse River. This river actually forms the border between Whitman County and Adams County. An old road, once part of Washington State Route 26, crosses the river right at Hooper. However, the main road now goes about a mile north of the river. You can also find the Columbia Plateau Trail nearby. It passes within a mile of Hooper, on the other side of the river.
