Whitman, Washington

Whitman is an unincorporated community in Walla Walla County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

History

A post office called Whitman was established in 1870, and remained in operation until 1875.[2] The community was named after Marcus Whitman, a missionary who was killed by Indians.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Whitman, Washington
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
  3. ↑ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 347.

Coordinates: 46°02′44″N 118°29′23″W / 46.04556°N 118.48972°W / 46.04556; -118.48972


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