Mansfield, Washington facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mansfield
Town
Main Street in Mansfield
Location of Mansfield, Washington
Country	United States
State	Washington
County	Douglas
Area
• Total	0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2)
• Land	0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	2,270 ft (692 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	326
• Density	1,019/sq mi (388.1/km2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code	98830
Area code	509
FIPS code	53-42800
GNIS feature ID	1506452
Website	http://www.mansfieldwashington.org/

Mansfield is a small town in Douglas County, Washington, in the United States. It's part of the larger Wenatchee area. In 2020, about 326 people lived there.

A Look at Mansfield's Past

Mansfield was named in 1905 by R.E. Darling. He named it after his hometown, Mansfield, Ohio. The land for Mansfield was bought and developed in 1909. This was done by the Great Northern Railway. Mansfield officially became a town on February 23, 1911.

Fires That Changed the Town

By 1914, Mansfield was growing fast. It had two hotels, a bank, and a doctor's office. It was becoming a popular place to visit, not just a farming and railroad town.

In June 1914, a big fire started at the Knox Store. This store was known as "Mansfield's greatest store." The wind pushed the fire, and it spread quickly. It burned buildings on both sides of Main Street's first block. The fire caused about $200,000 in damage. Later that year, in November, another fire destroyed the second block of Main Street. After these fires, the town made a rule. New buildings in certain areas had to be built with materials that would not burn easily.

In 1922, the Cross Hotel burned down. This hotel was owned by Robert Cross. It was one of Mansfield's best attractions. Many people thought it was one of the finest hotels in North Central Washington. Even though the hotel was lost, many houses built by Cross are still standing today.

Mansfield During the Great Depression

Mansfield's economy kept growing for many years. This was true even before the Great Depression began. The town produced a lot of wheat, which made it very successful.

However, in the mid-1920s, a bad drought hit Mansfield. This, along with the start of the Great Depression, made many people leave. They left Mansfield to find work elsewhere.

Mansfield After the Depression and Today

The town's farms and economy eventually got better. But Mansfield never fully returned to how it was before. The railroad eventually stopped its service in Mansfield. In the 1950s, the train station was sold and moved. Finally, in the 1980s, the railroad left Mansfield for good. The tracks were taken apart. This left Mansfield known as "the town at the end of the rails."

Today, Mansfield is still a farming town. The town's grain elevators process about 1.7 million bushels of wheat every year.

Where is Mansfield Located?

Mansfield is located at 47°48′47″N 119°38′24″W / 47.81306°N 119.64000°W / 47.81306; -119.64000.

The town covers a total area of about 0.84 square kilometers (0.32 square miles). All of this area is land.

Mansfield's Climate

Mansfield has a semi-arid climate. This means it gets very little rain. It is often dry, but not a desert.

Mansfield's Population Over Time

In 2010, there were 320 people living in Mansfield. These people lived in 144 households. About 29.9% of households had children under 18. The average age in town was 46.4 years.

Fun Things to Do in Mansfield

Mansfield is a great place for outdoor activities. It is well known for hang gliding in the summer. This is because the weather is often perfect for it.

The town also hosts high-power rocketry launch events. These happen from spring to fall. Mansfield is close to the Grand Coulee Dam and Lake Chelan. This means you can enjoy water sports there. In winter, the land around Mansfield is good for cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.

See also

In Spanish: Mansfield (Washington) para niños