Craige, Washington

Craige is an extinct town in Asotin County, in the U.S. state of Washington. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

A post office called Craige was established in 1898, and remained in operation until 1941.[2] The community was named after C. Thomas Craige, who was credited with securing a post office for the town.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Craige, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 60.

Coordinates: 46°08′08″N 117°01′26″W / 46.13556°N 117.02389°W / 46.13556; -117.02389

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