White, Washington

Unincorporated community in Washington, US

White is an unincorporated community in King County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

History

A post office called White was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1895.[2] The community was named after William H. White, a state judge.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: White, 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. 345.
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47°42′27″N 122°05′19″W / 47.70750°N 122.08861°W / 47.70750; -122.08861


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