Reardan is a town in Lincoln County, Washington, United States.
[2] Founded in 1882 and platted in 1889, Reardan was named for Central Washington Railroad engineer C.F.
The slough north of town, known as Audubon Lake, is well known among birders as a busy stop on the Pacific Flyway and features public facilities for viewers.
[6] Mule Days has been celebrated on the first Saturday in June for over 50, featuring a Kiddie Parade, Main Parade, entertainment and games for kids at the park, three on three basketball in front of the high school, food and craft fair at the park, Community BBQ pork luncheon, Beer Garden, and Mule Days Dance.
[7] U.S. Route 2 runs through Reardan, where it is also known as Broadway Avenue and serves as the town's main street.
The Washington Eastern Railroad runs through town on its route from Cheney to Coulee City.
[8] Reardan is located on the divide between the Columbia and Spokane river drainage basins.
[9] Audubon Lake, on the northern side of town, is the headwaters of Crab Creek,[9] which flows southwest for 163 miles before emptying into the Columbia.
Famous Indigenous American writer Sherman Alexie attended Reardan High School, which is featured in a few of his stories and in his 2007 novel for young adults, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian.
World War II Medal of Honor recipient PFC Joe E. Mann was born July 8, 1922, in Reardan and was killed in action, September 19, 1944, in Best, Netherlands.