Spangle, Washington
Spangle is a city in Spokane County, Washington, United States. The population was 278 at the 2010 census. The name comes from William Spangle, an early pioneer. History Spangle was first settled in 1872 by William Spangle. Later that same year, Spangle's two children planted a tree, marking the settlement of their new community. They affectionally named the tree "Branchy." To this day Branchy stands tall in the center of town. The townsite was platted in 1879. It was incorporated in 1888. Geography Spangle is located at (47.430641, -117.377083). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land. Spangle is 18 miles south of Downtown Spokane along US Route 195, an important north–south highway. The highway used to run through town, however a re-alignment of 195 by-passed it and several other small towns. The old highway is still open between Spangle and Rosalia, 14 miles (23 km) to the south, offering an alternate route. The city is surrounded by the rolling farmland of the Palouse. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 278 people, 118 households, and 74 families living in the city. The population density