Milan, Washington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Milan, Washington
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 Milan, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Spokane |
| Elevation | 1,800 ft (500 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
99003
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| Area code(s) | 509 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512463 |
Milan is a small, quiet community in Spokane County, Washington. It is not a big city, but a rural area where people live. This place got its name from the famous city of Milan in Italy!
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Where is Milan Located?
Milan is a rural community found in the northern part of Spokane County. It sits along the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks. The Little Spokane River flows right through the community.
U.S. Route 2 is a major road that runs north and south. It is about one and a half miles west of Milan.
Nearby Towns
Other communities close to Milan include:
- Elk, which is about 5 miles upstream along the river.
- Deer Park, located 7 miles to the west.
The largest city in the area is Spokane. It is about 23 miles south of Milan, also along U.S. Route 2.
Milan's Landscape
Milan is located in a narrow but deep valley. The land rises from 1,800 feet near the Little Spokane River. It goes up to 2,638 feet at the top of Milan Hill, which is southeast of the town. The hills and mountains around Milan are part of the Selkirk Mountains.
Schools in Milan
The Riverside School District serves the community of Milan. The schools are located just outside of town. You can find them where U.S. Route 2 meets Deer Park-Milan Road.
A Look at Milan's Past
In the year 1900, Milan was a very important place for shipping goods. It was a key stop on the Great Northern Railway.
Lumber and Early Businesses
There were two sawmills right in Milan at that time. Two more sawmills were just a couple of miles away. These mills provided a lot of lumber to the city of Spokane. James Conalton was a well-known person in Milan back then. He was both the postmaster and the storekeeper.
Milan Today
Today, Milan is mostly a place where people live. It has a few dozen buildings. About one and a half miles from the original community, at the intersection of U.S. Route 2 and Deer Park-Milan Road, you will find more buildings. These include restaurants, a market, and the schools that serve the wider area.
See also
- In Spanish: Milan (Washington) para niños
