Sawyer, Washington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sawyer, Washington
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Sawyer, Washington namesake, William P. Sawyer
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 Sawyer, Washington
Location in Yakima County
Sawyer, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Yakima |
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98951
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| Area code(s) | 509 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1511293 |
Sawyer is a small place in Yakima County, Washington, United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
About Sawyer
Sawyer started in 1911. It was named after William Perry Sawyer. The North Yakima and Valley Railway Company gave it this name.
How Sawyer Grew
The railroad bought the land for Sawyer from William Perry Sawyer. This area was mainly a place where train tracks met. In 1931, several companies helped plan out the town. These included the First Security and Loan Company, the Yakima Fruit Growers Association, and the William Sawyer Fruit Company.
Location and Life in Sawyer
Sawyer is located close to the city of Wapato. Most people in Sawyer work in farming. It is known as an agricultural community.
