Rosedale, Washington | |
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  Rosedale, Washington | |
| Coordinates: 47°20′27″N 122°37′59″W / 47.34083°N 122.63306°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.63 sq mi (12.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 4,044 |
| • Density | 870/sq mi (340/km2) |
| Time zone | Pacific |
| Area code | 253 |
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]
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
- ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 249.