Aeneas, Washington

Aeneas, Washington (The pronunciation: EE-nee-us[1]) is an unincorporated community in Okanogan County in the U.S. state of Washington.[2][3]

Aeneas Valley

A post office called Aeneas was established in 1908, and remained in operation until 1974.[4] The community was named after an Indian chief.[5]

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References

  1. https://roadsidethoughts.com/wa/aeneas-xx-okanogan-profile.htm#fn2
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Aeneas, Washington
  3. "Aeneas, Washington community profile". WA Hometown Locator. Retrieved 2009-06-15.
  4. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
  5. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 2.



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