Saint Andrews, Washington
Saint Andrews is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]
History
A post office called Saint Andrews was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1957.[2] James Saint Andrews, an early postmaster, gave the community his name.[3] It exists as a ghost town, one with dilapidated buildings and artifacts.[4]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Saint Andrews, Washington
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
- Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 252.
- "Saint Andrews". Ghost Towns of Washington. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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