Anatone is an unincorporated community in the northwest United States, located in Asotin County, Washington.

History

Anatone was first settled in 1878 by Daniel McIvor and Charles Isecke. It was named for a Nez Perce woman. It is a working class agricultural area, near the tripoint with Idaho and Oregon. The primary crop grown in the area is wheat, and no services are available.

Geography

Anatone is part of the Lewiston, ID-WA Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is approximately 24 mi south of Clarkston on State Route 129.

Demographics

The community is not tracked by the U.S. Census and a census population estimate is not available. The citizens of Anatone perform a population census themselves and update a sign in the town every summer. In 2000, an estimated 221 people lived in areas served by the Anatone Post Office, in 167 housing units. As of January 1, 2010, there was a count of 38 people in the town of Anatone.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Anatone has a Humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dsb" on climate maps.

Parks and recreation

Fields Spring State Park is 4 mi south of Anatone on State Route 129.

Notable People