Fletcher, Washington

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

History

A post office called Fletcher was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1887.[2] The community was named after Joseph Fletcher, the original owner of the town site.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fletcher, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 87.



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