Union Mill, Washington

Union Mill (also known as Union Mills) is an unincorporated community in Thurston County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

History

Union Mill had its start in 1901.[2] The community took its name from Union Mills, a local sawmill.[3] A post office called Union Mill was established in 1911, and remained in operation until 1931.[4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Union Mill, Washington
  2. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 321.
  3. "Thurston County Place Names: A Heritage Guide" (PDF). Thurston County Historical Commission. 1992. p. 92. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  4. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 August 2016.

Coordinates: 47°01′57″N 122°46′28″W / 47.03250°N 122.77444°W / 47.03250; -122.77444


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