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Rosedale, Washington

Coordinates: 47°20′38″N 122°37′39″W / 47.34389°N 122.62750°W / 47.34389; -122.62750
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Rosedale, Washington
Rosedale, Washington is located in Washington (state)
Rosedale, Washington
Rosedale, Washington
Coordinates: 47°20′38″N 122°37′39″W / 47.34389°N 122.62750°W / 47.34389; -122.62750
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyPierce
Area
 • Total
4.63 sq mi (12.0 km2)
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
4,044
 • Density870/sq mi (340/km2)
Time zonePacific
Area code253
GNIS feature ID2585032[1]

Rosedale is a census-designated place (CDP) located in Pierce County, Washington.

A post office called Rosedale was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1918.[2] The community was named for roses near the original town site.[3]

Demographics

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In 2010, it had a population of 4,044 inhabitants. 1,478 are male. 2,566 are female.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rosedale, Washington
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 22, 2016.
  3. ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 249.
  4. ^ "Rosedale, Washington". Retrieved August 20, 2014.