Hooper, Washington

Hooper is an unincorporated community in Whitman County, Washington, United States.

Main street in 2008

History

The community was named around 1883 for early settler Albert J. Hooper.[1][2] As of 2007, the population of Hooper was about 21.[3]

Geography

The community is located in the Palouse Region, which is known for its rolling hills and wheat production.

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References
  1. Majors, Harry M. (1975). Exploring Washington. Van Winkle Publishing Co. p. 140. ISBN 978-0-918664-00-6.
  2. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 116.
  3. http://archives.seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgi-bin/texis.cgi/web/vortex/display?slug=hooper19m&date=20070919&query=hooper



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