Rogersburg, Washington facts for kids
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Rogersburg, Washington
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 Rogersburg, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Asotin |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
99402
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| Area code(s) | 509 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1511268 |
Rogersburg is a small, unincorporated community in Asotin County, Washington. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and people, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
This community is located on the southern side of the Grande Ronde River. This river flows into the larger Snake River. Across the Snake River from Rogersburg is the state of Idaho.
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History of Rogersburg
How Rogersburg Got Its Name
Rogersburg was named after a man named G. A. Rogers. He owned land in the area. It's common for places to be named after important local figures.
Early Post Office Days
A post office was open in Rogersburg for many years. It served the community from 1912 until 1939. Post offices were very important for sending letters and packages back then.
Getting to Rogersburg
To reach Rogersburg, you can travel along Snake River Road. This road follows the Snake River for a while. Then, it turns towards the mountains right where the community is located.
