Rosedale, Washington
CDP
Rosedale, Washington is located in Washington (state)
Rosedale, Washington
Rosedale, Washington
Coordinates: 47°20′27″N 122°37′59″W / 47.34083°N 122.63306°W / 47.34083; -122.63306
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyPierce
Area
 • Total4.63 sq mi (12.0 km2)
Elevation
479 ft (146 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total4,044
 • Density870/sq mi (340/km2)
Time zonePacific
Area code253

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.[1] The community was named for roses near the original town site.[2]

Demographics

In 2010, it had a population of 4,044 inhabitants. 1,478 are male. 2,566 are female.[3]

Geography

Rosedale is located at coordinates 47°20′27″N 122°37′59″W.

References

  1. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  2. ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 249.
  3. ^ "Rosedale, Washington". Retrieved 20 August 2014.


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