Meskill, Washington

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

History

Francis Donahue was the original owner of the site, and a former variant name was Donahue Spur.[2] A post office called Meskill was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1920.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Meskill, Washington
  2. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 165.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 August 2016.

Coordinates: 46°38′17″N 123°10′15″W / 46.63806°N 123.17083°W / 46.63806; -123.17083

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