Clayton, Washington
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 Clayton, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Stevens |
| Elevation | 2,254 ft (687 m) |
| Time zone | Pacific (PST) (UTC-8) |
| • Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
| ZIP code | 99110 |
| Area code(s) | 509 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1504000[1] |
Clayton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Stevens County, Washington, United States. It is located along U.S. Route 395 4.5 miles (7.2 km) northwest of Deer Park, and has a post office with ZIP code 99110.[2]
Clayton was founded in 1889 and was named for nearby clay deposits.[3]The Washington Brick Company was established in 1893. It, along with most of the town, was lost to a catastrophic fire in 1908, but the town rebuilt, and the new Washington Brick, Lime, and Sewer Pipe company became noted for its high-quality products, including beautiful decorative terra cotta panels, which were crafted largely by skilled artisans who had immigrated to Washington from northern Italy.[4]
Clayton was listed as a census-designated place for the 2010 census and has a population of 443.[5] The median household income is about $32,000. The average annual temperature is about 47 °F, which is approximately 7 °F lower than the average temperature throughout the United States. The average age of residents is 28 years old, 9 years younger than the U.S. average.[6]
Notable residents
Currently the residence of Robert Louis Joseph. It was the birthplace of the Hollywood writer Robert Carson, and the residence of artist Leno Prestini.
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Clayton, Washington
- ↑ ZIP Code Lookup
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- ↑ "The WA Brick & Lime Company", by Jack Nisbet,Inlander, Apr25 2002.http://www.inlander.com/spokane/the-wa-brick-and-ampamp-lime-company/Content?oid=217420 retvd 12 27 14
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