Shine, Washington

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

History

A post office called Shine was established in 1909, and remained in operation until 1923.[2] The community's name is a variation of "sunshine".[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Shine, 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. 269.

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