Plumb, Washington
Plumb is an unincorporated community in Thurston County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]
History[]
A post office called "Plum Station" was in operation from 1879 until 1885.[2][3] The community was named after Elihu B. Plumb, who was credited with securing the town a post office.[3]
References[]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Plumb, Washington
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
- ^ a b "Thurston County Place Names: A Heritage Guide" (PDF). Thurston County Historical Commission. 1992. p. 66. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
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Coordinates: 46°55′41″N 122°51′22″W / 46.92806°N 122.85611°W
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