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Ghost town
Rockwell, Washington Location in Washington (state) Show map of Washington (state) Rockwell, Washington Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Washington
County	Adams
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)

Rockwell was a small community located in Adams County, Washington. It is known as a ghost town today. The GNIS lists it as a place where people once lived.

What Was Rockwell?

Rockwell was a settlement in the state of Washington. It was a place where people lived and worked. Over time, the community became empty, turning it into what is called a ghost town.

Why Was It Called Rockwell?

The name 'Rockwell' came from two things. First, it was named for the rocky land in Adams County. Second, there was a special well dug into rock near where the town was built. This well helped give the community its unique name.