Stillwater, Washington

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

History

A post office called Stillwater was established in 1910, and remained in operation until 1925.[2] The community was named after Stillwater, Minnesota, the native home of a large share of the local loggers.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stillwater, 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. 290.

Coordinates: 47°40′58″N 121°55′12″W / 47.68278°N 121.92000°W / 47.68278; -121.92000

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