Waukon, Washington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Waukon, Washington
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 Waukon, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
Waukon, Washington
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Lincoln |
| Elevation | 2,438 ft (743 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
99008
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| Area code(s) | 509 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1511412 |
Waukon is a small, quiet place in Lincoln County, located in the U.S. state of Washington. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local city government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, the county government helps manage services for the people living there.
A Look at Waukon's Past
Waukon began to grow when the Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway built its tracks through the area. Railways were very important back then for moving people and goods. They helped new communities like Waukon develop.
The First Post Office
A post office was opened in Waukon in 1893. This was a big deal because it meant people could send and receive mail right in their community. It connected them to the rest of the world. The post office served the community for many years, finally closing its doors in 1973.
