Axford, Washington

Axford is an unincorporated community in Grays Harbor County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

History

A post office called Axford was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1904.[2] The community was named after one Mr. Axford, a pioneer settler.[3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Axford, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 11.



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