Theon, Washington
Theon was a town in Asotin County, Washington.[1]
Established in 1884, Theon was named after Daniel Theon Welch, a local merchant.[2] A post office called Theon operated from 1880 to 1909.[3]
References[]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Theon (historical)
- ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 307.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
Coordinates: 46°09′17″N 117°05′46″W / 46.15472°N 117.09611°W
Categories:
- Ghost towns in Washington (state)
- Geography of Asotin County, Washington
- Eastern Washington geography stubs