Taunton, Washington

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

A post office called Taunton was established in 1908, and remained in operation until 1913.[2] The community's name is a transfer from Taunton, Massachusetts.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Taunton, Washington
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  3. ↑ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 302.

Coordinates: 46°48′11″N 119°20′44″W / 46.80306°N 119.34556°W / 46.80306; -119.34556

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