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Midvale, Washington
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 Midvale, Washington
Location in Yakima County
Midvale, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Yakima |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98938
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| Area code(s) | 509 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1511150 |
Midvale is a small place located in Yakima County, Washington, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own official local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the larger county government. Midvale is found right next to Sunnyside.
Where Did Midvale Get Its Name?
The name "Midvale" was given to this community by the Union Pacific Railroad. They chose this name because of its special location. Midvale is situated almost exactly in the middle, or "mid-way," between two other places: Mabton and Sunnyside. This made it a convenient stop or point of reference for the railroad.
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