Maud, Washington

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

History

A post office called Maud was established in 1904, and remained in operation until 1914.[2] The community was named after Maud Morgan, the child of an early settler.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Maud, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 161.

Coordinates: 48°19′52″N 118°04′46″W / 48.33111°N 118.07944°W / 48.33111; -118.07944

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