Canyon, Washington

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Canyon is an extinct town in Whitman County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

A post office called Canyon was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1918. The community was named for a canyon near the town site.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Canyon, Washington
  2. ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 34.

Coordinates: 46°37′53″N 118°03′11″W / 46.63139°N 118.05306°W / 46.63139; -118.05306


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