Moore, Washington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Moore, Washington
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 Moore, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
Moore, Washington
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Chelan |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
Moore is a fascinating place in Chelan County, Washington. It is known as an "extinct town," which means it's a ghost town. This is a place where people used to live and work, but now it's mostly empty.
What is Moore?
Moore is a ghost town. This means it was once a busy community, but over time, people moved away. Now, very few or no people live there. The Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), which tracks places in the United States, still lists Moore as a populated place.
Where is Moore Located?
Moore is found in Chelan County, in the state of Washington. Washington is a state in the United States. Chelan County is in the central part of Washington.
How Moore Got Its Name
Moore had a post office that was open for many years. It operated from 1892 until 1955. The community was named after J. Robert Moore. He was an early postmaster, which is the person in charge of a post office.
