Whites, Washington

Whites is an unincorporated community in Grays Harbor County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

Not to be confused with White, Washington.

History

A post office called Whites was established in 1913, and remained in operation until 1949.[2] The community was named after Allen White, the proprietor of a local sawmill.[3]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Whites, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 347.

47°02′21″N 123°20′13″W


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