White, Washington

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

History

A post office called White was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1895.[2] The community was named after William H. White, a state judge.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: White, 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. 345.



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