Mendota, Washington
Mendota is an extinct town in Lewis County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]
A post office called Mendota was established in 1909, and remained in operation until 1923.[2] The community took its name from the Mendota Coal and Coke Company.[3]
References[]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mendota, Washington
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
- ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 164.
Coordinates: 46°43′31″N 122°47′25″W / 46.72528°N 122.79028°W
Categories:
- Ghost towns in Lewis County, Washington
- Washington (state) geography stubs