Ankeny, Washington

Ankeny is an extinct town in Adams County, in the U.S. state of Washington. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

The community was named after Levi Ankeny, a state legislator.[2]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ankeny, Washington
  2. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 8.

Coordinates: 46°51′00″N 118°09′17″W / 46.8498734°N 118.1546822°W / 46.8498734; -118.1546822


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